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BK12 XDH

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,037 mi
Last recorded75,037 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XDH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 75,037 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 75,037 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 65,281 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 65,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,645 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 55,645 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 46,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 37,781 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 29,722 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 18,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,084 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2017 14,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2016 12,016 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2015 9,145 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2015 9,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BK12 XDH is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,320 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK12 XDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BK12 XDH registered?

BK12 XDH is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BK12 XDH safe to buy?

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