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BN12 KEU

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,451 mi
Last recorded70,451 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KEU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,752 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 68,102 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 65,717 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,157 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 62,157 miles

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 59,479 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 56,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Worn. 165/70T14. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,116 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,761 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing. 165/70T14.

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,449 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 KEU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KEU, 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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What year was BN12 KEU registered?

BN12 KEU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is BN12 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 KEU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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