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SX51 LAB

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,285 mi
Last recorded75,285 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX51 LAB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,285 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 75,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,123 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 70,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,869 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 54,705 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 48,632 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 43,134 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 39,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 32,976 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 32,976 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 24,460 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen ()

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 24,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement wheel is binding (3.5.1k)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen ()

Front wipers are split on the ends will need attention soon.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,095 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 17,176 miles

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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SX51 LAB 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 SX51 LAB, 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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SX51 LAB is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2013.

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