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BT12 LXR

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,205 mi
Last recorded43,205 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 LXR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 43,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 43,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2024 43,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears As Marked (1.1.11 (c))

Central & Rear Heatshield Loose

Front & Rear Suspension Parts Corroded In Places

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,768 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR AT REAR AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HEAT SHIELD AT FRONT LOSE

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF REAR BUSHES SPLITTING NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 42,768 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working NS/OS (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSR AT REAR AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR/OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HEAT SHIELD AT FRONT LOSE

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSF REAR BUSHES SPLITTING NO PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,927 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 41,565 miles

Nearside Rear sight bind not allowing full wheel bearing check

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush staring to delimited as marked no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 41,085 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 41,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 40,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 38,645 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 36,831 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 31,321 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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BT12 LXR is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT12 LXR, 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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BT12 LXR is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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