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BN12 SYY

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,942 mi
Last recorded54,942 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 SYY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 54,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,335 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 39,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,748 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 30,667 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 27,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,654 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,848 miles

Rear wiper slight split

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 SYY is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN12 SYY registered?

BN12 SYY is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BN12 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 SYY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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