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BL12 DFK

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,910 mi
Last recorded66,910 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 DFK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 51,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 35,080 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,308 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,044 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 19,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 15,407 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 15,406 miles

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

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

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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BL12 DFK is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL12 DFK, 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 BL12 DFK registered?

BL12 DFK is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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