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BN12 YJP

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,427 mi
Last recorded141,427 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YJP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 141,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 141,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 126,811 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,924 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,545 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 118,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,837 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 110,837 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,924 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 104,901 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front noise from brake when rotating wheel

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,617 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNER PAD LOW... (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened WHEN CHECKING FRONT BRAKE BALANCE O/S/F IS MUCH LOWER THAN N/S/F.... DISC SURFACE UNEVEN.... (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,692 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened wishbone O-bushings (rear) both sides (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 80,692 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened wishbone O-bushings (rear) both sides (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,542 miles

both front suspension arm front bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

nearside rear tyre has a nail near sidewall

offside rear tyre has a nail near sidewall

unable to check rear seatbelts as vehicle being used as a van

Fail 18 Mar 2016 68,542 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front suspension arm front bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit

nearside rear tyre has a nail near sidewall

offside rear tyre has a nail near sidewall

unable to check rear seatbelts as vehicle being used as a van

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,719 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

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 YJP is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJP, 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 YJP is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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