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AU13 YVY

2013 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,133 mi
Last recorded46,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YVY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 46,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,198 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 37,280 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 32,952 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower suspension wishbone inner bushes deteriorated but secure and ok. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,655 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 24,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,543 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 24,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,686 miles

both front lower arm front bushes starting to separate.

front squeaks over bumps, possible arb bushes.

washer bottle cover missing.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 22,634 miles

front end creaks over bumps ie in/ out of brake rollers.

rear tyres starting to perish, n/s slightly worse.

set headlights to zero.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 21,844 miles

both wiper blades have split ends

Fail 1 Feb 2017 21,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades have split ends

Pass 3 Feb 2016 17,318 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 17,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to re-check the lights

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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AU13 YVY is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 35,837 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 AU13 YVY, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU13 YVY registered?

AU13 YVY is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AU13 YVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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