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VA13 EPY

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,749 mi
Last recorded28,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA13 EPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 28,749 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 28,057 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 27,080 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 25,785 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 24,590 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 24,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 23,298 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 21,776 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2019 18,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 15,835 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 11,458 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 5,251 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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VA13 EPY is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA13 EPY, 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 VA13 EPY registered?

VA13 EPY is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is VA13 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA13 EPY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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