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BK12 XVH

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,540 mi
Last recorded38,540 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XVH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 38,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 37,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 36,989 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 36,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,397 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 32,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 32,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 32,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,075 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls perished and cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2018 26,433 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

offside and nearside rear tyre side walls perished and cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,273 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,320 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 XVH is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

BK12 XVH is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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