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BL61 NXU

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,798 mi
Last recorded94,798 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 NXU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,798 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 94,798 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective needs new blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,903 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Polished lens.RS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced wiper .RS (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Polished lens.RS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replace asap. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 76,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Recommend replace asap. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,687 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,074 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 45,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 45,011 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 45,007 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,609 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)

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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BL61 NXU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BL61 NXU, 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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BL61 NXU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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