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YH12 PRV

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

27,844 mi
Last recorded27,844 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 PRV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 27,844 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 26,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 24,530 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 23,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,624 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 22,624 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,542 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,827 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,090 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 16,090 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 13,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 13,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 9,354 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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YH12 PRV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YH12 PRV, 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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YH12 PRV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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