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NL13 HGX

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,359 mi
Last recorded70,359 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 HGX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 70,359 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 70,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 66,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,326 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,556 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 58,556 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,382 miles

Nearside Rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,973 miles

offside front tyre scrubed off

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,126 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,326 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 38,326 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,069 miles

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

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

travel on handbrake.

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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NL13 HGX is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black 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 NL13 HGX, 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 NL13 HGX registered?

NL13 HGX is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is NL13 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 HGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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