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SM13 PTO

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

45,808 mi
Last recorded45,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 PTO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 45,808 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn outer edges 1657014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 43,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 40,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 40,331 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 35,430 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe have slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre have slight perishing 1657014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box knocking at rear mounting

Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,516 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 26,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 22,751 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 22,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 17,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 7,381 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 4,309 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)

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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SM13 PTO is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM13 PTO, 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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SM13 PTO is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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