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BN12 KCE

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,009 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 79,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 23 Aug 2024 77,039 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 77,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 76,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp inner lens defective and adjuster not adjusting beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front arm bushes cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2023 73,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 67,135 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,125 miles

Offside Headlight reflector pulsating when brakes applied & head lights switched off

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,954 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 57,954 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,050 miles

hubcaps fitted retainers not checked

Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 53,190 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,183 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,693 miles

handbrake lever has a lot of travel

nearside front suspension lower arm bush deteriorating

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front suspension lower arm bush debonding

Pass 2 Mar 2015 23,151 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front tyres low on tread

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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BN12 KCE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BN12 KCE, 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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BN12 KCE is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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