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BK12 XWX

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,291 mi
Last recorded99,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 99,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 108,708 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,631 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 91,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 82,527 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,853 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 75,853 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 69,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Bush is Unbonding and Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Bush Has Slight Movement - Perished and Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edge Slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 62,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm also cracking 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,353 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 45,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords, on 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded lower sprin (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 36,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 26,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 19,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,609 miles

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

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 XWX is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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