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BT62 VAY

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,320 mi
Last recorded72,320 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 VAY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 72,320 miles

Rear Struts are too weak not stand.

Pass 30 Dec 2024 69,270 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Struts are too weak not stand.

Fail 30 Dec 2024 69,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Struts are too weak not stand.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 65,395 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,701 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 57,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,596 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 50,455 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 46,175 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 46,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 41,729 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 35,190 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,989 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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BT62 VAY is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT62 VAY, 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 BT62 VAY registered?

BT62 VAY is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 January 2013.

Is BT62 VAY safe to buy?

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