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BT12 SZC

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

15,725 mi
Last recorded15,725 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 SZC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 15,725 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 15,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 14,994 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 14,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 13,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 12,594 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 12,240 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,309 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 7,855 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,760 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 SZC is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT12 SZC registered?

BT12 SZC is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is BT12 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 SZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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