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BN62 FHZ

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,481 mi
Last recorded44,481 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 FHZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 44,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 44,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 38,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 33,263 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 29,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 29,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes require adjustment/repair

Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,493 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 22,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 21,882 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 21,882 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side slightly crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 20,213 miles

Nearside Front lower arm front and rear bushes seperating

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front lower arm front and rear bushes seperating

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 25 Jul 2018 20,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front lower arm front and rear bushes seperating

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Front lower arm front and rear bushes seperating

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2017 18,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 18,546 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 16,341 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 16,341 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 14,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN62 FHZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN62 FHZ, 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 BN62 FHZ registered?

BN62 FHZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is BN62 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 FHZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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