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YK12 HUU

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,548 mi
Last recorded73,548 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HUU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 14 Oct 2024 71,135 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrules

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

Underside corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,321 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 68,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel clyinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 65,359 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth has a slight cut on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside rear beam axle mountings area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 58,904 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,263 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads low friction material

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to separate

nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to separate

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 12 Oct 2020 52,263 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads low friction material

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to separate

nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn

o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to separate

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,312 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,551 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tires inner and outer edges are balding.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 21,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 13,022 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres very worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 5,999 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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YK12 HUU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK12 HUU, 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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YK12 HUU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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