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BN62 MVS

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,471 mi
Last recorded50,471 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 MVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 50,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on front sub frame and both front suspension arms

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust heat shield missing from fuel tank

front bumper damaged and slightly loose

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2026 50,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

corrosion on front sub frame and both front suspension arms

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust heat shield missing from fuel tank

front bumper damaged and slightly loose

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 46,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 38,622 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 31,798 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 31,794 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 16,524 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 16,524 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 15,517 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 13,605 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 11,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 9,408 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,611 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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BN62 MVS is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

BN62 MVS is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is BN62 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 MVS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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