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VE13 AXC

2013 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,533 mi
Last recorded87,533 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 AXC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 87,533 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 87,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 79,617 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 72,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 66,411 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both, At top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Misted (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Marked on outer edge non repairable

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaing, wearing on edges & age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread stepping outer of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush,Perished & separting with moderate movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaing wearing on edges & age related perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Boot struts weak, not holding boot open

Rear Both, shocks heavily corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 60,286 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2020 50,780 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,318 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2018 37,318 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,891 miles

n/s/r tyre slight perished

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension front bushes starting to separate

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,367 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm front bushes starting to separate

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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VE13 AXC is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE13 AXC, 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 VE13 AXC registered?

VE13 AXC is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is VE13 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 AXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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