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AV62 VRU

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,220 mi
Last recorded38,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 VRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 38,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear hatch struts do not support hatch

Fail 20 Jun 2024 37,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear hatch struts do not support hatch

Pass 15 Oct 2022 35,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 33,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,648 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 67,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,380 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 24,067 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,392 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 20,392 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 16,902 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish / crack

Pass 10 Nov 2015 12,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 8,222 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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AV62 VRU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV62 VRU, 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 AV62 VRU registered?

AV62 VRU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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