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YK12 WXA

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,069 mi
Last recorded74,069 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seepage ( temp sealed) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 74,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush perished/ worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seepage ( temp sealed) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 71,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 71,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush heavily worn- perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,896 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,483 miles

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge worn

Fail 21 Mar 2023 63,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge worn

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,635 miles

n/s/r tyre's nailed.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 47,300 miles

both front wishbone back bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,955 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 36,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,439 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 WXA is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WXA, 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 WXA registered?

YK12 WXA is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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