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BL12 DFU

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,038 mi
Last recorded12,038 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 DFU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 12,038 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 11,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 11,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack between threats (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm: pin / bush {rubber is cracked}

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack on the side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear viper blade missing

Fail 10 Aug 2023 11,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack between threats (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm: pin / bush {rubber is cracked}

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack on the side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear viper blade missing

Pass 4 Aug 2022 11,748 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 11,638 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 11,606 miles

split in the wiper blade rear

Pass 19 Aug 2019 11,412 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 11,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall/tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 10,764 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 10,763 miles

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

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

rear brakes require further inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2017 10,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 9,921 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 9,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 9,613 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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BL12 DFU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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