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YC12 LCN

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,957 mi
Last recorded48,957 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 LCN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,957 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 48,957 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 48,265 miles

Engine sump corroded.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have product on the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 17 Dec 2024 48,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust has a leak at the back box. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine sump corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs corroded on the inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have product on the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bushes perished and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 46,452 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,307 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 44,185 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 42,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,332 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 32,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,451 miles

Nearside 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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YC12 LCN is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 LCN, 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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YC12 LCN is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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