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SK13 VBE

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,056 mi
Last recorded38,056 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK13 VBE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 38,056 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 37,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 36,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 35,799 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 35,269 miles

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))

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

both front lower wish bone front mounting bushes starting to split away

nearside front coil spring corroded

rear coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 34,615 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front lower wish bone rear bush starting to split away

Fail 15 Mar 2021 34,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust rear heatshield loose

nearside front lower wish bone rear bush starting to split away

nearside rear tyre perished/splitting in tread area

Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,133 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,247 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,566 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 19,670 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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SK13 VBE is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK13 VBE, 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 SK13 VBE registered?

SK13 VBE is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is SK13 VBE safe to buy?

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