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AO12 GZY

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,894 mi
Last recorded65,894 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GZY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 65,894 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,168 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 58,818 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 58,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,952 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,026 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 20,540 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 23 Mar 2015 15,619 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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AO12 GZY is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 AO12 GZY, 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 AO12 GZY registered?

AO12 GZY is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 GZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 GZY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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