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BT12 YZJ

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,193 mi
Last recorded75,193 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 71,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 66,575 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,524 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 48,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 42,539 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,807 miles

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

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

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 YZJ 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 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 YZJ, 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 BT12 YZJ registered?

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

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