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SF13 YFL

2013 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,071 mi
Last recorded128,071 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 YFL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 128,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 124,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear and o/s and n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear wiper blade

Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,966 miles

Front part of exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear panel damage

Offside Rear panel damage

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 120,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both on inner brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front part of exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear panel damage

Offside Rear panel damage

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 115,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear panel damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper worn

Fail 26 Jul 2022 115,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear panel damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper worn

Pass 6 Aug 2021 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear panel damage

Fail 4 Aug 2021 105,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear panel damage

Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,412 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 95,412 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,885 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,636 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,341 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 39,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SF13 YFL is a 2013 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SF13 YFL, 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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SF13 YFL is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2013.

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