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YD12 XTL

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,906 mi
Last recorded87,906 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 XTL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2025 86,506 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 86,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,697 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 82,693 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,705 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 60,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 60,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,724 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,198 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 47,231 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 7 Nov 2017 38,752 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 38,752 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2015 19,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 XTL is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD12 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

YD12 XTL is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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