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SN13 VZA

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,428 mi
Last recorded62,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN13 VZA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes corroded with slight corrosion at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 62,425 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes corroded with slight corrosion at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 59,096 miles

Coil spring corroded all both sides os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides os and ns (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear corroded both sides os and ns

corrosion to under side and floor

fuel tank strap corroded

head shield loose

oil sump corroded

sill corroded both sides inner

Fail 22 Jan 2024 59,096 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all both sides os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides os and ns (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear corroded both sides os and ns

corrosion to under side and floor

fuel tank strap corroded

head shield loose

oil sump corroded

sill corroded both sides inner

Pass 12 Dec 2022 54,582 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front tyre is 17 years old

rear shocks corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2022 54,582 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre is 17 years old

rear shocks corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 50,615 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,915 miles

restricted view of the wheel bolts, trims fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,882 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,465 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,485 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost (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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SN13 VZA is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN13 VZA, 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 SN13 VZA registered?

SN13 VZA is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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