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BT12 RDV

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,459 mi
Last recorded32,459 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 32,459 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,514 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 26,609 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 26,603 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 26,157 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 25,049 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 22,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 19,736 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 19,736 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 16,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,635 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 8,130 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 RDV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RDV, 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 BT12 RDV registered?

BT12 RDV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is BT12 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 RDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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