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YR12 XBC

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,285 mi
Last recorded79,285 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XBC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 79,285 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 79,285 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,532 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 68,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 68,567 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 63,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 50,154 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all the tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 50,154 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all the tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 46,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,724 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 36,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or just above limit (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2016 24,447 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,211 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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YR12 XBC is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc 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 YR12 XBC, 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 YR12 XBC registered?

YR12 XBC is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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