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BN12 KEK

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,489 mi
Last recorded49,489 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 49,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread also measured at lowest point and tyre is also Stepping / Out of shape 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm tread also measured at lowest point and tyre is also Stepping / Out of shape 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 45,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 42,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 33,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washers provide no liquid to windshield (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 25,073 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 22,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2018 20,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 17,923 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 14,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 11,826 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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BN12 KEK is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN12 KEK, 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 KEK is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is BN12 KEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 KEK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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