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BT12 TKF

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,948 mi
Last recorded37,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 TKF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 37,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 37,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,768 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 36,301 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 35,499 miles

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

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

front shock and rear spring have corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2023 35,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush de-bonded and front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check osr wheel bearing until binding is fixed (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front shock and rear spring have corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2022 33,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush splitting and rear bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush splitting and rear bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,456 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 30,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 26,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related craking and tyre wall scuffed no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,136 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 13,953 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 10,045 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 TKF is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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