2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BL12 DFX
2012 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 82,318 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL12 DFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 82,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL12 DFX 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 (BL12 DFX) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BL12 DFX Mileage History
- 21/06/202469,214 mi
- 27/06/202575,785 mi+6,571 mi
- 27/06/202575,785 mi
- 03/07/202682,318 mi+6,533 mi
- 03/07/202682,318 mi
Average of roughly 6,449 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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