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BL12 DHP

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 79,844 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 79,844 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 79,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,453 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 74,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 70,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 70,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 67,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,768 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 30,857 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 22,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BL12 DHP is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BL12 DHP, 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 DHP is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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