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DY13 UPJ

2013 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 UPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 86,763 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 60 15 81H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 60 15 81H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS = STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKES / CHASSIS / EXHAUST / SUBFRAME = SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION = MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,835 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 77,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 73,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM FRONT AND REAR BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,481 miles

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

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

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

UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORRODED MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,636 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front shocks slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 54,866 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,735 miles

Both the front tyres are worn on the edges

Corrosion to the rear springs

N/s/r wheel bearing noise

Perishing to the rear tyres

Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,309 miles

bonnet very stiff

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 UPJ is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY13 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY13 UPJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY13 UPJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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