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YB61 AYG

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,120 mi
Last recorded133,120 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 AYG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,120 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 128,086 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 123,336 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,954 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,207 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 109,204 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 106,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,942 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 100,939 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2018 94,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,004 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2017 82,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,481 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 50,793 miles

Horn poor

Washers poor

Fail 20 Dec 2014 50,793 miles

Horn poor

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Washers poor

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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YB61 AYG is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB61 AYG, 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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YB61 AYG is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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