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BN12 VZO

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,547 mi
Last recorded29,547 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 VZO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 29,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 Front disc lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 26,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 23,540 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 22,111 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 20,410 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 18,377 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 17,252 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 15,379 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 14,093 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 11,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 9,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 7,808 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 VZO is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

BN12 VZO is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BN12 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 VZO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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