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AO12 XUT

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,492 mi
Last recorded78,492 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XUT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,492 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 72,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,552 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 69,552 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 64,831 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

slight cuts in both rear tyres tread

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,843 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,643 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,742 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 XUT is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 AO12 XUT, 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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AO12 XUT is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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