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AV12 AYE

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,680 mi
Last recorded41,680 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 AYE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 41,680 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 38,225 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 35,378 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 35,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,862 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 31,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 27,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 23,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 20,350 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 17,164 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AV12 AYE is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV12 AYE, 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 AV12 AYE registered?

AV12 AYE is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AV12 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 AYE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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