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BT12 YZA

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,518 mi
Last recorded56,518 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,518 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 57,129 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 50,680 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive underneath of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 44,381 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle end cap missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2021 38,721 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle has a part missing from its shroud

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 38,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracking exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly cracking exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle has a part missing from its shroud

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 35,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 29,543 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2016 28,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small splits in n/s/r tyre tread area.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,361 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 YZA is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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