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KV13 LUF

2013 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,184 mi
Last recorded103,184 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 LUF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 103,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 103,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,261 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,617 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 74,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 59,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 52,591 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 52,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,857 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,824 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe going into cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 25,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 18,064 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,462 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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KV13 LUF is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV13 LUF, 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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KV13 LUF is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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