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VU63 VME

2013 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 52,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 45,797 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 45,797 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt missing UNABLE TO TEST (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 32,395 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Sep 2023 32,382 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2022 26,361 miles

o/s/r wheel slight binding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2021 20,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 20,527 miles

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

Rear Seat belt missing not checked (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 16,732 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 16,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 15,560 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 15,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 13,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 12,163 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 12,162 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 9,674 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 9,674 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (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 VME 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 58.8%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

VU63 VME is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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The MOT history for VU63 VME shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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