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LN63 VLJ

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,692 mi
Last recorded52,692 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN63 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 52,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 52,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber becoming corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 48,052 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s front most, splitting slightly . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 48,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad wear should be kept under observation.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s front most, splitting slightly . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 45,007 miles

Front Both o/s and n/s suspension arm, front bushes slightly split.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 44,888 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Both o/s and n/s suspension arm, front bushes slightly split.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 42,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 30,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Mar 2021 30,924 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 22,303 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 18,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2018 17,028 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 17,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 14,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 10,854 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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LN63 VLJ is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LN63 VLJ, 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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What year was LN63 VLJ registered?

LN63 VLJ is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2013.

Is LN63 VLJ safe to buy?

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