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VU63 VJV

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,399 mi
Last recorded110,399 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 110,399 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 110,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 103,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 95,034 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,943 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,520 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and close to wear bars

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 70,215 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 70,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,040 miles

Front brake disc inner faces rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (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 9 Aug 2019 53,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 35,545 miles

clunk through brake pedal, seems to be from inside master cylinder / servo

Fail 1 Sep 2017 35,544 miles

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

clunk through brake pedal, seems to be from inside master cylinder / servo

horn Weak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 28,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VJV is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Black 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 VU63 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

VU63 VJV is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 October 2013.

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The MOT history for VU63 VJV 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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