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SO13 AKZ

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,304 mi
Last recorded41,304 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 AKZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 41,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 38,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 38,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 35,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 35,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 30,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 25,801 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 23,180 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 23,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 20,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,034 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 17,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside slite brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,778 miles

both front suspension arms bushes separating

nsr brake bind / very slight osf

rear springs badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 14,581 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,197 miles

both front arms bushes separating

nail nsr tyre

osr brake bind

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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SO13 AKZ is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red 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 SO13 AKZ, 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 SO13 AKZ registered?

SO13 AKZ is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is SO13 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO13 AKZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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