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AJ61 LUT

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 LUT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 65,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 64,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,523 miles

both rear tyres perished + cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2024 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished + cracked in tread

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 57,690 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 30 Jan 2023 57,690 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,693 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,650 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 55,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 54,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,960 miles

front wishbone bushes perrished

Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,417 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 51,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,049 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 48,198 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jan 2015 43,228 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

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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AJ61 LUT is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ61 LUT, 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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AJ61 LUT is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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