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Nissan Micra SA12DYF — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2012 Nissan Micra

Generated 18 Aug 2026, 16:12
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Source DVLA · DVSA
Year
2012
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Grey
Engine
1198cc
CO2
115 g/km
Euro status
—

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
SA12DYF
Make
Nissan
Model
Micra
Year
2012
First registered
26 Mar 2012
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1198cc
Colour
Grey
CO2
115 g/km
Euro status
—
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
4 Aug 2026
Vehicle age
14 yr 5 mo
Registration area
Scotland

CO2 band: C — 115 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Taxed (as at 18 Aug 2026)
Tax due
1 Aug 2027
Annual road tax
£35/yr (Band C)
MOT status
Valid (as at 18 Aug 2026)
MOT expiry
31 Aug 2026
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliance not verified
Outstanding recall
Not known
First used date
26 Mar 2012
Manufacture date
26 Mar 2012

3 MOT history

Tests passed12 of 20
Tests failed8
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year5,442 mi
Pass rate60%
First mileage29,751 mi (as at 27 Feb 2015)
Last mileage86,890 mi (as at 28 Aug 2025)
Years on record10.5 yr
Colour at last MOTGrey

Test history

Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,890 mi Expiry 31 Aug 2026
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe after cat and rear joint corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Oil leak, but not excessive Sump very corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Rear axle swollen / corroded Advisory
  • Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Center exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling Advisory
Fail 28 Aug 2025 86,890 mi
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe after cat and rear joint corroded and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Fixed during test
  • Oil leak, but not excessive Sump very corroded and weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to wheel cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dull / lamp lens faded (4.1.2 (c)) Fixed during test
  • Rear axle swollen / corroded Advisory
  • Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Center exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling Advisory
Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,208 mi Expiry 31 Aug 2025
  • Sump corroded Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,994 mi Expiry 31 Aug 2024
  • Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Sump corroded Advisory
Fail 31 Aug 2023 75,994 mi
  • Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Sump corroded Advisory
  • Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Fixed during test
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,606 mi Expiry 31 Aug 2023
  • Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
Fail 26 Aug 2022 70,606 mi
  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Fixed during test
  • Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,119 mi Expiry 31 Aug 2022

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 65,119 mi
  • Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Fixed during test
Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,563 mi Expiry 31 Aug 2021

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 60,563 mi
  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Fixed during test
Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,180 mi Expiry 27 Aug 2020
  • Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges Advisory
Fail 28 Aug 2019 56,180 mi
  • Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges Advisory
  • Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Fixed during test
Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,108 mi Expiry 29 Sep 2019
  • Exhaust system corroded Advisory
Pass 22 Sep 2017 44,086 mi Expiry 29 Sep 2018

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 44,086 mi
  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Failed
  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Failed
  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Failed
Pass 7 Sep 2016 37,545 mi Expiry 29 Sep 2017

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 37,545 mi
  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) Failed
  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) Failed
  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) Failed
  • Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Failed
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre Advisory
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,768 mi Expiry 29 Sep 2016

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,751 mi Expiry 26 Mar 2016

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

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