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YP62 ZSV

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,309 mi
Last recorded48,309 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 ZSV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 48,309 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 48,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 40,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 29,217 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 29,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 28,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 27,175 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 25,198 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 23,685 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 21,511 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,357 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 14,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 10,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 8,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.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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YP62 ZSV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP62 ZSV, 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 YP62 ZSV registered?

YP62 ZSV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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