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YS12 NXG

2012 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,401 mi
Last recorded48,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Micra39,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 NXG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 48,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 48,387 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 46,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 46,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 45,067 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 45,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 43,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,385 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 33,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 25,286 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,096 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,629 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,512 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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YS12 NXG is a 2012 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS12 NXG, 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 YS12 NXG registered?

YS12 NXG is a 2012 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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