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BL61 OBE

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,960 mi
Last recorded92,960 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 92,960 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s nad o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 87,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,556 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,227 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 73,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 68,418 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 68,418 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 60,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 54,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,873 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 38,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 30,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 23,586 miles

advice n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall (no cords exposed)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 23,586 miles

advice n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall (no cords exposed)

Nearside 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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BL61 OBE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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