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MV13 YLU

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,644 mi
Last recorded24,644 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV13 YLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 24,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 22,862 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 22,862 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 21,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2023 20,737 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 19,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wiper washer needs adjustment

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 18,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but no effect on lamps

Pass 28 Feb 2020 17,370 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 17,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 15,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 13,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 11,453 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,753 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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MV13 YLU is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red 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 MV13 YLU, 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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MV13 YLU is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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