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BU13 KTF

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,872 mi
Last recorded18,872 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 KTF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 18,872 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 18,872 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 18,396 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 18,394 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge s of tyre[165/70R14,81S] (5.2.3 (e))

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Jul 2024 18,208 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 16,697 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 15,847 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 15,113 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 14,560 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 14,560 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 13,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,307 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm inner bush slight debond but has no play

Offside Front suspension arm inner bush slight debond but has no play

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,602 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 8,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f suspension arm inner bush slight debond no play

o/s/f suspension arm inner bush slight debond no play

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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BU13 KTF is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red 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 BU13 KTF, 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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BU13 KTF is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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