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AO61 ZVZ

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,370 mi
Last recorded48,370 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZVZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 48,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 48,370 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 44,769 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush debonding from arm

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

both front tyres close to legal limit, worn smooth on inner edge and perishing - recommend two new front tyres

front brake pads getting low - keep in check

Pass 28 Nov 2023 40,122 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Front disc pads getting low and wear "lip" to discs : - keep in check.

Offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating : - keep in check.

Fail 28 Nov 2023 40,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Front disc pads getting low and wear "lip" to discs : - keep in check.

Offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes deteriorating : - keep in check.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 35,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 32,623 miles

Nearside Front front wishbone bush becoming unbonded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 32,623 miles

Nearside Front front wishbone bush becoming unbonded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 29,765 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 29,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2019 25,098 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 16 Nov 2019 25,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2018 20,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (BUSHES STARTING TO DEBOND) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 14,287 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 9,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 8,028 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 5,837 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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AO61 ZVZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AO61 ZVZ, 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 AO61 ZVZ registered?

AO61 ZVZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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