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YE12 RUO

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,267 mi
Last recorded93,267 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 RUO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 93,267 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,591 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 79,591 miles

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

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

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

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Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,160 miles

Front tyres both badly wearing on inside edge 165/70/14

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall 165/70/14

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 74,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres both badly wearing on inside edge 165/70/14

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewall 165/70/14

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 65,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 65,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,286 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 60,285 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 54,963 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 46,638 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 46,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 39,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,167 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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YE12 RUO is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE12 RUO, 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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YE12 RUO is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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