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AY62 YJM

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,344 mi
Last recorded122,344 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YJM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 122,344 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 122,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 113,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 102,495 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Sep 2022 90,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 90,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,605 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,074 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,092 miles

front brakes worn

o/s/r tyre out of shape ,,,,poor

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,002 miles

front brakes starting to bind on

Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,082 miles

front tyres near limit

n/s/r brake starting to bind on

oil low

Fail 1 Sep 2016 28,082 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front tyres near limit

n/s/r brake starting to bind on

oil low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 14,630 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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AY62 YJM is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 AY62 YJM, 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 AY62 YJM registered?

AY62 YJM is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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