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BG13 XSP

2013 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,479 mi
Last recorded81,479 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XSP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 81,479 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 72,464 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 72,424 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 72,421 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,670 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,578 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 62,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,436 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,461 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 May 2019 47,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 40,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear trye tread cracking

Pass 5 May 2017 32,412 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 32,412 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2016 25,993 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small cut nsf tyre outer sidewall

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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BG13 XSP is a 2013 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG13 XSP, 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 BG13 XSP registered?

BG13 XSP is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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