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A12 BRS

2005 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,649 mi
Last recorded42,649 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BRS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 42,649 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flange corroded & thin

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 40,910 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 40,908 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 39,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 39,132 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 37,449 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2022 37,449 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2021 35,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 10 Sep 2021 35,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

middle exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 32,435 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,166 miles

Oil leak ()

rear wiper split

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Oct 2016 31,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

rear wiper split

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,306 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 25,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,540 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,780 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 17,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,297 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Sep 2011 29,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,649 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,721 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 10,632 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 7,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,227 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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A12 BRS is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 55,422 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 BRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 BRS is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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