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BU13 KUH

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,969 mi
Last recorded47,969 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 KUH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 47,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 47,969 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 45,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 43,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,769 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 40,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,112 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 37,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 34,726 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 32,183 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 32,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 28,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 26,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,498 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 22,498 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,192 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 KUH is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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