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BT12 UKO

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,083 mi
Last recorded42,083 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 42,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 42,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 40,253 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,834 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 36,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 36,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall(tyre blacked)would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged,would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 34,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall(tyre blacked)would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged,would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low,outer pads approx 3-4 mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,783 miles

Rear tyres perishing

front wipers split at ends

Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,844 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 UKO is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc 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 UKO, 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 UKO is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BT12 UKO safe to buy?

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