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BL61 OAJ

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,784 mi
Last recorded83,784 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 OAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,784 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,606 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 79,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake caliper feels slightly loose

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,901 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2021 74,192 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 60,605 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 60,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 50,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 36,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,618 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 29,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 24,099 miles

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

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

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 OAJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAJ, 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 BL61 OAJ registered?

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

Is BL61 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 OAJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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