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BK12 XVL

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,947 mi
Last recorded80,947 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 80,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 74,995 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,071 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,033 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 49,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,074 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 3 Apr 2018 43,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,591 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front lower arm front bushes debonding

Front wiper blades split

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Apr 2015 20,844 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 XVL is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 XVL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK12 XVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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