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EK13 AKJ

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,478 mi
Last recorded37,478 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 AKJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 37,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various body panels damaged/dented.

Fail 16 Oct 2025 37,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding failed on rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various body panels damaged/dented.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 32,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn (advise replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to vehicle n/s.

coil springs all round very rusty.

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage.

Fail 9 Oct 2024 32,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush adrift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coil springs all round very rusty.

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes worn (advise replacement) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body damage to vehicle n/s.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 25,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 17,902 miles

both rear tyres signs of cracking/perishing.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush starting to split.

Fail 11 Feb 2022 17,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/60R15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres signs of cracking/perishing.

n/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush starting to split.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush starting to split.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 10,922 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 9,666 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 9,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 8,260 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 6,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint will need attention soon. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 5,033 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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EK13 AKJ is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK13 AKJ, 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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EK13 AKJ is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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