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SN13 VZC

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,364 mi
Last recorded98,364 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,364 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 98,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,309 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump slight oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion under car with age.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes separating slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes separating slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bush perished slightly. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Slight leaks from exhaust joins.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished/part worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished/part worn. (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Travel on handbrake but still good.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,529 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded at joint with rear silencer

front lower suspension arms, front inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2022 75,529 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded at joint with rear silencer

front lower suspension arms, front inner bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,154 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,784 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,654 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 37,515 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 27,566 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 27,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 23,385 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 18,421 miles

Rear Rear tyres both perished

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 VZC is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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