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AU62 XZL

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,692 mi
Last recorded97,692 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 XZL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 97,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 95,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,930 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 84,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 79,603 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 79,573 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 73,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,998 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 64,998 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,734 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,430 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,759 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 25,759 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AU62 XZL is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc 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 AU62 XZL, 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

How do I check the history of AU62 XZL?

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What year was AU62 XZL registered?

AU62 XZL is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AU62 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU62 XZL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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