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YL12 HZV

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,443 mi
Last recorded75,443 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 HZV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,443 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 75,443 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,282 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 74,268 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,560 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder (no visable tread)

both rear tyres cracking and perished (sidewalls)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder (no visable tread)

both rear tyres cracking and perished (sidewalls)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished 175/60h15

Offside Rear tyre perished 175/60h15

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 HZV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

YL12 HZV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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