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BD62 YBL

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,066 mi
Last recorded48,066 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YBL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 48,066 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,366 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 41,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rear bush bonding slightly separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 38,201 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 35,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 32,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,512 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 23,663 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls perishing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 20,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres walls light cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2015 16,049 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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 YBL 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 BD62 YBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD62 YBL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD62 YBL 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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