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BU13 KUG

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 KUG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 82,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,169 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 79,088 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 69,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,631 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 BUSHES (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))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 41,175 miles

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 36,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,467 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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BU13 KUG is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BU13 KUG, 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 KUG is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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