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BK12 XPV

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,078 mi
Last recorded102,078 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XPV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion rear axle,mounts,springs,front subframe,shockers,springs,rear crossmember

Fail 20 Nov 2025 102,078 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion rear axle,mounts,springs,front subframe,shockers,springs,rear crossmember

Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,997 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inside edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers,rear axle,shockers,springs

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,370 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 98,365 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 93,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,784 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 75,784 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps The rear middle. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 66,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,397 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 58,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side are lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front lower arm bushes are de-bonding

Offside Front Lower arm bushes de-bonding

Offside Front suspension slightly leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2016 28,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre .

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 28,983 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre .

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,885 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 XPV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

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

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