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SM13 ZTS

2013 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,883 mi
Last recorded59,883 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 ZTS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 59,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2026 59,883 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,OSF and both front to rears (at rear) corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion - chassis, subframe and rear axle

Fail 4 Jun 2025 58,401 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR,OSF and both front to rears (at rear) corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S repeater OSF and NSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively drums (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

general corrosion - chassis, subframe and rear axle

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,730 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 54,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,078 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advice seat very loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 53,078 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advice seat very loose

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread getting low 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 48,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 48,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2018 29,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2017 16,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 16,136 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZTS is a 2013 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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