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YR62 XUV

2012 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,190 mi
Last recorded115,190 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 XUV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 115,190 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 86,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,580 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 83,580 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 83,565 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 83,565 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,957 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 39,794 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 39,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 29,963 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 29,962 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,470 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 XUV is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 YR62 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

YR62 XUV is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YR62 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 XUV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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