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AF12 TYD

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 TYD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,275 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,971 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,347 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,300 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,696 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 44,696 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,910 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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AF12 TYD is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AF12 TYD, 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 AF12 TYD registered?

AF12 TYD is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AF12 TYD safe to buy?

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