2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · DV62 AAX
2012 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 124,452 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV62 AAX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 124,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV62 AAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Micra (DV62 AAX) between September 2015 and August 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (44 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DV62 AAX Mileage History
- 11/09/201535,599 mi
- 20/09/201641,045 mi+5,446 mi
- 22/09/201641,045 mi
- 05/09/201752,058 mi+11,013 mi
- 11/09/201861,250 mi+9,192 mi
- 12/09/201861,251 mi+1 mi
- 14/09/201971,493 mi+10,242 mi
- 12/09/202079,715 mi+8,222 mi
- 18/09/202187,534 mi+7,819 mi
- 18/09/202187,534 mi
- 13/09/202294,529 mi+6,995 mi
- 13/09/202294,531 mi+2 mi
- 30/08/2023103,500 mi+8,969 mi
- 30/08/2023103,502 mi+2 mi
- 23/08/2024111,020 mi+7,518 mi
- 23/08/2024111,020 mi
- 10/09/2025117,935 mi+6,915 mi
- 25/08/2026124,451 mi+6,516 mi
- 27/08/2026124,452 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/2026124,452 mi
Average of roughly 8,107 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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