2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · EK12 PZB
2012 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 50,571 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK12 PZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 50,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK12 PZB 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 (EK12 PZB) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
EK12 PZB Mileage History
- 09/10/202442,038 mi
- 18/10/202547,457 mi+5,419 mi
- 18/10/202547,457 mi
- 08/10/202650,571 mi+3,114 mi
- 09/10/202650,571 mi
Average of roughly 4,270 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Suspension Wishbone Bushing WearModerate
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- Manual Clutch WearModerate
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- Bulkhead Drain Blockage and Water IngressModerate
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