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YL12 EKU

2012 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,997 mi
Last recorded87,997 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 EKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,997 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 87,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,881 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 86,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2024 85,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer getting weak

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,312 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 82,876 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 82,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,457 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty working but not illuminating on dash (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty indicators working but not illuminating on dash (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front 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))

Rear fog lamp working but not illuminating on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,863 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 61,849 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

damage to nearside front wing/bumper/door & side repeater

Pass 30 Jun 2018 59,113 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 59,113 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,484 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YL12 EKU is a 2012 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YL12 EKU, 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 YL12 EKU registered?

YL12 EKU is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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