MOT Status
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87,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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
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
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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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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