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VA62 DRZ

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,330 mi
Last recorded35,330 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA62 DRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 35,330 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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 34,248 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 14 Nov 2023 33,609 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 32,818 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 30,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,137 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 28,456 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,670 miles

Both rear tyres cracking around tread

Fail 7 Jan 2019 26,669 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 5 Jan 2018 23,763 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 19,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 15,194 miles

Nearside 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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VA62 DRZ is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red 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 VA62 DRZ, 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 VA62 DRZ registered?

VA62 DRZ is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is VA62 DRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA62 DRZ 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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