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BT12 SYV

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,389 mi
Last recorded90,389 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SYV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,389 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 29 Nov 2024 82,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,414 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 60,579 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 60,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,665 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,219 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 44,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 39,050 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 39,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 34,493 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 32,006 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 17,557 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

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 SYV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White 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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

BT12 SYV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is BT12 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 SYV 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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