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AV12 NYU

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,506 mi
Last recorded52,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 NYU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 52,506 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 48,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 43,592 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 43,592 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 40,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 37,617 miles

Rear wiperblade defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 37,617 miles

Rear wiperblade defective

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (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))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 31,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (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))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 27,340 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 14,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 13,169 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 13,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,580 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 8,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 8,142 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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AV12 NYU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV12 NYU, 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 NYU registered?

AV12 NYU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AV12 NYU safe to buy?

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