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DY13 UPA

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,894 mi
Last recorded91,894 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 UPA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,894 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 91,894 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 83,005 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 72,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 72,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 34,539 miles

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

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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DY13 UPA is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY13 UPA, 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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What year was DY13 UPA registered?

DY13 UPA is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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