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VU63 UOC

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 UOC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 88,518 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 86,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 83,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 83,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking from intercooler pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 80,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking from intercooler pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,481 miles

! litre of oil added before test, engine rattle on higher revs

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 77,481 miles

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

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

! litre of oil added before test, engine rattle on higher revs

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,980 miles

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

Front tyres wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,176 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 64,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear heaviley (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 May 2018 58,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 7 May 2018 58,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 15 May 2017 53,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,012 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,012 miles

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

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

Offside 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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VU63 UOC is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VU63 UOC, 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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VU63 UOC is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 September 2013.

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