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BT12 YUN

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,940 mi
Last recorded160,940 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 YUN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 160,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight is slightly loose

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

Fail 21 May 2025 160,940 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight is slightly loose

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

Pass 21 May 2024 141,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 138,423 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall and wearing on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 138,423 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall and wearing on edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 130,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 120,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 114,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 105,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,500 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,558 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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BT12 YUN is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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