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YB61 YPO

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,955 mi
Last recorded82,955 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 YPO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 82,955 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 82,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 75,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 68,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,659 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 63,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 58,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 51,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,699 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 47,699 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,254 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 46,254 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 40,288 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,191 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,672 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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YB61 YPO is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YPO, 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 YPO is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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