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YC62 VBT

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,844 mi
Last recorded54,844 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VBT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,844 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 38,926 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 32,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area/perishing on outer side wall/tyre wearing on outer edge (4mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread area (4mm at lowest point) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outer side wall (5mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 26,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 26,012 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS CORRODED AT PIPE ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 25,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 22,145 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 19,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 15,374 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2015 12,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

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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YC62 VBT is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC62 VBT, 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

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What year was YC62 VBT registered?

YC62 VBT is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is YC62 VBT safe to buy?

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