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BT12 YYL

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,635 mi
Last recorded34,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 YYL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 34,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 33,328 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,995 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,026 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 27,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 23,769 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 19,680 miles

Front Tyres staring to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,468 miles

Front Nearside & offside tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2015 15,607 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 YYL is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYL, 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 BT12 YYL registered?

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

Is BT12 YYL safe to buy?

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