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BG63 ZGL

2013 Nissan Micra

Gold Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 ZGL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 73,560 miles

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))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 73,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,296 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 58,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 50,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 45,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,531 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 26,754 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 24,223 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 16,017 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 9,079 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing screen.

Rear Wiper blade worn/split.

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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BG63 ZGL is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Gold 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 BG63 ZGL, 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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BG63 ZGL is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 December 2013.

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