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YK12 HXE

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,659 mi
Last recorded21,659 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 HXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,659 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 21,659 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 19,099 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 19,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front driveshaft outer oily.

Pass 15 Sep 2023 16,513 miles

both rear suspension coil spring corroded on bottom seat area.

offside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot some damage.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 16,513 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear suspension coil spring corroded on bottom seat area.

offside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot some damage.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 14,778 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 12,833 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 12,830 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

note: rear wiper blades completely damage/split.

offside rear tytre cracked & perished.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 11,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has deep cuts, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has deep cuts, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 11,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has deep cuts, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has deep cuts, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 10,142 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside & offside rear suspension coil spring corroded up.

nearside & offside rear tyre cracked & perished up.

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth & cracked & perished up.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 8,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 6,372 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 6,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 5,776 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 5,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 4,747 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 4,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 3,772 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 HXE 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 YK12 HXE, 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 HXE is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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