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NJ13 VFS

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,745 mi
Last recorded48,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ13 VFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 48,745 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 47,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 47,240 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 47,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,780 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 44,667 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 44,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 43,559 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 43,539 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle excessive binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,149 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 41,091 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 41,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Front bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Front bush split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner tread also worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread and outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner tread also worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,732 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 29,570 miles

both front bottom arm bushes unbonded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2017 29,570 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front bottom arm bushes unbonded

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 25,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NJ13 VFS is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red 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 NJ13 VFS, 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 NJ13 VFS registered?

NJ13 VFS is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is NJ13 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ13 VFS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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