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YH12 XLF

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,260 mi
Last recorded61,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XLF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 61,260 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 57,745 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,523 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 42,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 36,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,261 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 11,142 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 XLF is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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