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YC13 HFN

2013 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,865 mi
Last recorded63,865 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC13 HFN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,865 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 63,865 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 58,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,627 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 57,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 55,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 55,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,442 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative motor broken and adrift from lamp unit (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,611 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 40,611 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all fronts (3.5.1g)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering front structure (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower front bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 28,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre thinning on inside edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 28,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre thinning on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2016 18,663 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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YC13 HFN is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC13 HFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC13 HFN registered?

YC13 HFN is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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