2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · N17 JAK
2012 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 96,129 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N17 JAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 96,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N17 JAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Micra (N17 JAK) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
N17 JAK Mileage History
- 02/08/202283,358 mi
- 01/08/202385,950 mi+2,592 mi
- 19/06/202486,587 mi+637 mi
- 04/09/202596,119 mi+9,532 mi
- 29/09/202596,129 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Bushing WearModerate
The front lower control arm (wishbone) bushes are a common MOT failure point, wearing out prematurely on rough UK roads.
- Manual Clutch WearModerate
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- Bulkhead Drain Blockage and Water IngressModerate
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