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LJ63 HBU

2013 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,855 mi
Last recorded81,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ63 HBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,855 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 81,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 71,810 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 71,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 64,880 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 64,880 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 52,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Both Top Mount bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,268 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 44,268 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,161 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 39,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 34,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 21,399 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 19,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 19,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,695 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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LJ63 HBU is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ63 HBU, 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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LJ63 HBU is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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