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A12 RCL

2005 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,888 mi
Last recorded57,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Micra55,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,888 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 57,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 56,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,847 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 55,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,656 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 54,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 51,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 49,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 49,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 46,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 46,994 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,345 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,565 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 37,946 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 31,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,247 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 27,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,131 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 RCL is a 2005 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCL, 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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What year was A12 RCL registered?

A12 RCL is a 2005 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is A12 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RCL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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