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YD12 VDC

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,056 mi
Last recorded31,056 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VDC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 31,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 29,393 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 26,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 21,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 18,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 16,154 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 13,410 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 10,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 9,034 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 7,037 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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YD12 VDC is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red 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 YD12 VDC, 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 YD12 VDC registered?

YD12 VDC is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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