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YC61 GDU

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,802 mi
Last recorded64,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 GDU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 64,802 miles

front shock dust covers split

Pass 15 Jan 2025 59,544 miles

front shock dust covers split

front wipers worn

Fail 14 Jan 2025 59,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front shock dust covers split

front wipers worn

Pass 9 Jan 2024 54,421 miles

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

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

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

Wheel trim missing NSF

Fail 9 Jan 2024 54,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Wheel trim missing NSF

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,330 miles

NSF wheel trim missing

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various body damage

Fail 16 Jan 2023 49,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

NSF wheel trim missing

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Various body damage

Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,684 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 45,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,535 miles

Aux belt cracked

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

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2021 42,535 miles

Aux belt cracked

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

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

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 38,392 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 38,391 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 33,920 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and wear outer edge

Fail 27 Dec 2018 33,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and wear outer edge

front brakes low

Pass 11 Jan 2018 29,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Wheel trim missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished on inner wall

Pass 5 Jan 2017 24,055 miles

front disc/pads low

n/s/f tyre cut deep outer wall (no show cords)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,776 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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YC61 GDU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC61 GDU, 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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What year was YC61 GDU registered?

YC61 GDU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is YC61 GDU safe to buy?

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