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CU13 XLA

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,728 mi
Last recorded62,728 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 XLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 62,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 56,496 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GRESSE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 48,900 miles

offside front anti roll bar link worn

offside lower ball joint worn

Pass 30 May 2023 41,527 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 41,527 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,851 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 35,851 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 35,033 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 35,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 32,859 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,367 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 25,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,423 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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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CU13 XLA is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU13 XLA, 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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CU13 XLA is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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