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VU13 FVS

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,458 mi
Last recorded66,458 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 FVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 61,732 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 61,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 58,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,181 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 58,150 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 40,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 31,314 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 31,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,149 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,705 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 8,980 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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VU13 FVS is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU13 FVS, 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 VU13 FVS registered?

VU13 FVS is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is VU13 FVS safe to buy?

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