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YD62 XTK

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,079 mi
Last recorded43,079 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 XTK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 43,079 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 43,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 37,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 37,452 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 31,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 29,446 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,962 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 24,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 19,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 16,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,897 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 15,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,399 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,662 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 12,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,217 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 10,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 7,871 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 XTK is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD62 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

YD62 XTK is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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