2012 Nissan Micra · 38,056 MOT tests
2012 Nissan Micra reliability
2012 Nissan Micras fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 25 Micra years (38,056 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 52,416
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,056
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 4.1% of tests fail here (82% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Suspension12.6%
- Brakes8.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Tyres5.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.56%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.27%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Service brake excessively binding 3.96%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.85%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.24%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.62%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (13.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.02%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.88%) · Service brake slightly binding (4.28%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Nissan Micra reliable?
2012 Nissan Micras fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 25 Micra years (38,056 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.56% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.27% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Nissan Micra shows 52,416 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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