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BV13 PYB

2013 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,761 mi
Last recorded122,761 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 PYB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 122,761 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 122,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 121,558 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 121,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 120,848 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak attention needed

Pass 7 Jan 2023 117,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (inner faces) showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 117,940 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (inner faces) showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,368 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 112,368 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,034 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 98,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,099 miles

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

cut in o/s rear tyre wall

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

cut in o/s rear tyre wall

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

o/s rear wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,768 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,869 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 26,694 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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BV13 PYB is a 2013 Nissan Micra in White 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 BV13 PYB, 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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BV13 PYB is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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