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BK12 XVM

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 65,452 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 61,590 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 57,122 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 57,101 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,145 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder from flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder from flex (1.1.11 (c))

upper stop light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,846 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,042 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 33,038 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD 2.0 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,168 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 XVM is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

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

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