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YH12 VFK

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,048 mi
Last recorded76,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 VFK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 76,048 miles

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

N/S/R light damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2026 75,953 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamps defective (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear lamp assembly damaged with sharp edges

Pass 30 Jun 2025 73,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,653 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 69,653 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,074 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 68,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISH BONE (REAR) BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,953 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs starting to get a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 62,953 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs starting to get a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 51,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp cracked

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 43,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

TYRE CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Fail 11 Apr 2019 36,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

TYRE CUT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 31,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 31,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 26,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 26,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,889 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,910 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 VFK is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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