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L5 FNA

2013 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,324 mi
Last recorded51,324 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 FNA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,324 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 51,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 38,453 miles

Offside rear wheel trim damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2024 38,449 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear wheel trim damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,726 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm and worn on edges - 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm and worn on edges - 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 23,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 16,263 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 16,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 13,952 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 13,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 13,620 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 13,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 12,511 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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L5 FNA is a 2013 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L5 FNA, 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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L5 FNA is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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