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AF12 YNU

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,230 mi
Last recorded109,230 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 109,230 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad looks lower than off side

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad looks lower than off side

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 96,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 84,890 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 49,422 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 49,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 36,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 26,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 18,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside binding slightly (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 7,430 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 YNU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YNU, 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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AF12 YNU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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