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BL61 NYG

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,227 mi
Last recorded26,227 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 NYG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 26,227 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 24,994 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 24,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 22,801 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 21,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 20,727 miles

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

Nearside Nail in tyre screw in inner shoulder ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 19,480 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 19,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 18,500 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished

Fail 23 Jan 2019 18,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working off side could do with adjustment or repair (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished

Pass 26 Jan 2018 16,893 miles

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

Lower toys in screen stuck to dash

Rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Jan 2018 16,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Lower toys in screen stuck to dash

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,558 miles

Front both sides tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 27 Jan 2017 15,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both sides tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2016 13,908 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 13,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 12,436 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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BL61 NYG is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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