2012 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · YY12 SZK
2012 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 87,232 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY12 SZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 87,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YY12 SZK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Nissan Micra (YY12 SZK) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YY12 SZK Mileage History
- 22/05/202336,006 mi
- 16/05/202462,011 mi+26,005 mi
- 16/05/202462,011 mi
- 19/05/202587,232 mi+25,221 mi
- 19/05/202587,232 mi
Average of roughly 25,699 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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