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AU12 YDE

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,296 mi
Last recorded142,296 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YDE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 142,296 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 142,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 129,981 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 115,070 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 102,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 91,888 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,606 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,726 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,904 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 59,563 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,055 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,838 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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AU12 YDE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 YDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 YDE registered?

AU12 YDE is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 YDE safe to buy?

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