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BK12 XWU

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

26,015 mi
Last recorded26,015 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 26,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 24,645 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 21,921 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 20,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 17,856 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 15,539 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 13,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 11,734 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 11,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 10,603 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 10,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 10,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 10,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 10,471 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 XWU 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 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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

BK12 XWU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BK12 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 XWU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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