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BN12 KCU

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

39,658 mi
Last recorded39,658 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KCU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 39,658 miles

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Fail 20 Apr 2026 39,658 miles

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

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Pass 28 Apr 2025 39,615 miles

Surface corrosion present cross all front and rear suspension units

Fail 28 Apr 2025 39,615 miles

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

Surface corrosion present cross all front and rear suspension units

Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,557 miles

Surface corrosion present on all front and rear suspension units

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 39,505 miles

Front and rear chassis has surface corrosion present

Pass 20 Apr 2022 39,426 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 39,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 39,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,261 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 38,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 36,713 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F LOWER INNER WISHBONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/O/F (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 35,423 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective N/O/F (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/O/F LOWER INNER WISHBONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 33,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,244 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 27,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 27,711 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KCU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KCU, 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 KCU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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