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VN13 BZU

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,158 mi
Last recorded68,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 BZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,158 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 68,158 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 64,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Apr 2025 64,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2024 58,519 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear 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))

Pass 22 May 2023 53,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 48,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 42,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 39,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,040 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 28,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,110 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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VN13 BZU is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 VN13 BZU, 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 VN13 BZU registered?

VN13 BZU is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 May 2013.

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The MOT history for VN13 BZU 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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