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GL13 DFD

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,174 mi
Last recorded123,174 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 DFD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 123,174 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 123,174 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 116,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 108,767 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum required limit reached (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 108,767 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minimum required limit reached (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,901 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 96,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,514 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 58,736 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,743 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 37,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,127 miles

o/s/r wheel damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,127 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2017 20,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,047 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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GL13 DFD is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL13 DFD, 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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GL13 DFD is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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