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BK12 XXJ

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,581 mi
Last recorded100,581 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 100,581 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 80,224 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,424 miles

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

slight edge wear n/s/f tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2024 76,424 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight edge wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,881 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing between tread

Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing between tread

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,537 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 51,537 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 36,791 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish and crack in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 28,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 19,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 19,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XXJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 XXJ, 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 XXJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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