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YR12 XBJ

2012 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,708 mi
Last recorded49,708 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 49,708 miles

slight roughness to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2025 40,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jul 2025 40,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jul 2024 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 25,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 24,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 23,362 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 23,359 miles

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

o/sr brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Mar 2020 23,353 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes Binding

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 21,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 19,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,345 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 16,345 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edge

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 XBJ is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc 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 YR12 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

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

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