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VU13 FWE

2013 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,602 mi
Last recorded53,602 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 FWE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 53,602 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 50,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,372 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 48,372 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play once fixed need to check other steering/suspension components as there is to much play in bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner and outer edges of tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and bald around edges of tread, cords or ply not showing yet. Advise to replace asap 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to scrub around edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 41,599 miles

Boot struts do not work

Coil spring worn All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside around treads and walls 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 35,256 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 35,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,050 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,219 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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 17,827 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 17,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 13,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 13,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 9,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 4,957 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 4,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VU13 FWE is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VU13 FWE, 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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VU13 FWE is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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