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A502 STU

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,908 mi
Last recorded77,908 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA502 STU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorbers outer casings are corroded

both front tyres are wearing to bald on outer tread/shoulder areas (1756015)

both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

exhaust system corroded

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 1 Oct 2025 77,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front shock absorbers outer casings are corroded

both front tyres are wearing to bald on outer tread/shoulder areas (1756015)

both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

exhaust system corroded

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,304 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both spits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,543 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both starting to haze (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to perish in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 72,543 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both starting to haze (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear starting to perish in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear Tyres separating inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight oil leak from sump seal - not serious

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,345 miles

headlight adjusters faulty

inner surface front discs corroded

o/s rear coil spring rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2021 69,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight adjusters faulty

inner surface front discs corroded

o/s rear coil spring rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2020 68,126 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 68,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 61,067 miles

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2019 61,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,647 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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A502 STU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 39,320 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 A502 STU, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A502 STU registered?

A502 STU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is A502 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A502 STU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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