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VU63 VHW

2013 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU63 VHW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 92,034 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,862 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 87,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 83,751 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 83,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,349 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes worn/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres scvrubbing edges

Nearside Front noise when turned top suspension mount/movement

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ,oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,319 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner rear bush stating to split/unbond /perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight movement and noise when turned

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low on arrival topped up 2ltrs

exhaust heat shield loose center (fitted nuts )

Pass 5 Jan 2021 56,370 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 56,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 47,495 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 47,495 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 41,835 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 40,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 40,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside wiper split

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,483 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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VU63 VHW is a 2013 Nissan Micra in White 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 VU63 VHW, 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 VU63 VHW registered?

VU63 VHW is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2013.

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