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BN12 KGY

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,139 mi
Last recorded139,139 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KGY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 139,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 122,375 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKING BRAKE NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle. signs of surface rust on components

Fail 4 Jul 2025 122,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle. signs of surface rust on components

Pass 14 Feb 2022 121,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,121 miles

Nearside Front nearside front wing/wheel arch rust

Pass 19 Feb 2020 112,629 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,346 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,036 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,593 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 KGY is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

BN12 KGY is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 KGY safe to buy?

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