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BT62 VBJ

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,213 mi
Last recorded59,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 VBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 59,213 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep, stone remains in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 59,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords can't tell how deep, stone remains in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 50,872 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre worn smooth, tread around 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 46,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 46,877 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure fixing loose, back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,390 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 45,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,031 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 42,031 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,591 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 39,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad's look low?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy noisy but not Rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery insecure, battery clamp lose

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 36,488 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 24,726 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 24,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VBJ is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BT62 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

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

Is BT62 VBJ safe to buy?

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