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YK12 HUZ

2012 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,491 mi
Last recorded28,491 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HUZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 28,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 27,313 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 25,680 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 25,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 24,427 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 24,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 23,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 21,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 20,925 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 19,015 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 17,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 15,348 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 15,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 10,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 5,531 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 HUZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HUZ, 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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What year was YK12 HUZ registered?

YK12 HUZ is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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