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BT12 YSR

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,871 mi
Last recorded53,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 YSR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 53,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 52,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 49,927 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 46,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,963 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 38,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 35,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 28,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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BT12 YSR is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT12 YSR, 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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BT12 YSR is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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