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YR62 RDV

2012 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,572 mi
Last recorded46,572 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 RDV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 46,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 43,027 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 37,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some under side suspension components/under side wax oil

Pass 8 Jun 2023 31,308 miles

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

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2022 30,973 miles

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,768 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 30,708 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 30,708 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 29,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,435 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,675 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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YR62 RDV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR62 RDV, 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 YR62 RDV registered?

YR62 RDV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is YR62 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 RDV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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