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C5 PFH

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,886 mi
Last recorded42,886 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PFH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 42,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 40,652 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 38,140 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 35,725 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 32,671 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,727 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 29,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advice front pads wearing

Pass 27 Nov 2019 25,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 20,969 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 15,855 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 11,191 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 11,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 5,280 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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C5 PFH 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 C5 PFH, 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 C5 PFH registered?

C5 PFH is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is C5 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PFH 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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