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BK12 XOE

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,131 mi
Last recorded68,131 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XOE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,131 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 63,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer circumference of the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 63,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer circumference of the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 46,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 40,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 37,406 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 37,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING

Pass 25 Nov 2019 34,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 31,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 27,986 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 27,986 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2016 24,667 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,872 miles

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 XOE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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