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BK13 YKN

2013 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,376 mi
Last recorded99,376 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 YKN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,376 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 99,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,253 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 92,253 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,705 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 80,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both bushes to n/s/f lower arm un-bonded and detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

very slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar

Pass 18 Jan 2022 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner ant-roll bar D/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded/rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 75,437 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner ant-roll bar D/bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded/rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,679 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked, on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly scored/pitted inner surface, pads visually look ok. further inspection advised

rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2021 71,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped/cracked, on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly scored/pitted inner surface, pads visually look ok. further inspection advised

negative battery terminal loose. not located correctly.

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,575 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 68,575 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 63,156 miles

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

all tyres perishing

front tyres worn unevenly, tracking check/adjustment recomended

Fail 10 Jan 2019 63,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres perishing

front tyres worn unevenly, tracking check/adjustment recomended

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 55,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 47,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,136 miles

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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BK13 YKN is a 2013 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BK13 YKN, 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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BK13 YKN is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 June 2013.

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