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BD62 YAJ

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,332 mi
Last recorded109,332 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YAJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,332 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2024 109,172 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2023 108,743 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Front sub-frame showing corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 108,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front sub-frame showing corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 107,845 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,228 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 106,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 96,077 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,873 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,783 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 25 Jan 2019 66,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,873 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

both rear tyre side walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

Pass 10 Jan 2017 33,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,787 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 24,787 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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BD62 YAJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD62 YAJ, 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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BD62 YAJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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