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YD62 OFU

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 OFU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 72,439 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 67,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 67,441 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,633 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 54,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 50,585 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 44,868 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,826 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,038 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 31,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,678 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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YD62 OFU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YD62 OFU, 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 YD62 OFU registered?

YD62 OFU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is YD62 OFU safe to buy?

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