CarVerify

Free Car Check

CY06 MEG

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,381 mi
Last recorded65,381 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 MEG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 65,381 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2026 70,268 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 70,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring is broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2026 63,226 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on outside edge (185/50 X 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 58,812 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 58,812 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 65,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 54,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,100 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 65,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly, corrected at time of test (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 52,797 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,679 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 52,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,024 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 50,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 46,406 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 31,758 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hangers on interior mirror. ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,907 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,628 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 27,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,168 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,542 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CY06 MEG is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CY06 MEG, 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

How do I check the history of CY06 MEG?

You can check the full history of CY06 MEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CY06 MEG registered?

CY06 MEG is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is CY06 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY06 MEG shows 32 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY06 MEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CY06 MEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.