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YP12 XUC

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,726 mi
Last recorded46,726 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 XUC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 46,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 41,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 41,297 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,304 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 39,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,695 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 36,695 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 31,652 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 27,923 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,848 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 24,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2016 20,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,468 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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YP12 XUC is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP12 XUC, 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 YP12 XUC registered?

YP12 XUC is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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