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DY13 UPM

2013 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,456 mi
Last recorded107,456 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 107,456 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 107,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 97,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 92,765 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 92,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 H worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/158 H worn n edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,755 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 85,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 85,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 76,968 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,967 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 72,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 64,940 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,879 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,879 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,964 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (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 UPM is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 DY13 UPM, 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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DY13 UPM is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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