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NK13 VHL

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,985 mi
Last recorded30,985 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK13 VHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 30,985 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 28,921 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 24,970 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 24,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 23,228 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 23,227 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 21,926 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 21,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 21,041 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 17,889 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 14,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,764 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,998 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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NK13 VHL is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NK13 VHL, 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 NK13 VHL registered?

NK13 VHL is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is NK13 VHL safe to buy?

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