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BN12 SYA

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,729 mi
Last recorded57,729 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SYA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,729 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 57,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,133 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer wall run flat damage

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

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

complete exhaust system corroded

mist of oil under the engine and gear box

Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,841 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 55,840 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 41,583 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,990 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 32,661 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 23,811 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 SYA is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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