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YK12 WWX

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,239 mi
Last recorded27,239 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 WWX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 27,239 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2025 27,230 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 27,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 26,336 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 26,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 23,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 19,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 11,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs mainly corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear wiper blade missing rubber blade

Fail 21 Feb 2020 11,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted at station (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs mainly corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear wiper blade missing rubber blade

Pass 13 Mar 2019 7,948 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 7,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 7,391 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 7,389 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 6,509 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 6,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 5,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 4,215 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 WWX is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WWX, 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 WWX is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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