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AJ12 VYY

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,440 mi
Last recorded57,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VYY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 57,440 miles

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

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

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

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

axle corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2026 57,440 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

axle corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2025 56,292 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Poor condition inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Poor condition inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2024 52,427 miles

Front Both links have play

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lamp damaged; taped up

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 46,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear back lamp damaged,taped up

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 42,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 37,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp damaged

misting of oil on Engine

Pass 25 Feb 2020 32,951 miles

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2019 28,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 25,204 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,197 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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AJ12 VYY is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ12 VYY, 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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AJ12 VYY is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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