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BN12 KCK

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,063 mi
Last recorded41,063 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 41,063 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 41,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

park brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 37,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,620 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF,NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 35,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF,NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 33,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 31,085 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,401 miles

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 6 Apr 2018 29,401 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,638 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 25,632 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 23,275 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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BN12 KCK is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCK, 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 KCK is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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