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YG13 ZVU

2013 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,387 mi
Last recorded79,387 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG13 ZVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 79,387 miles

Center exhaust pipe corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever has travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 74,906 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 74,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,182 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 63,210 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 57,047 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,848 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 44,919 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 44,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 44,911 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF and NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 38,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (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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YG13 ZVU is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YG13 ZVU, 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 YG13 ZVU registered?

YG13 ZVU is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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