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YT63 ZBU

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT63 ZBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 91,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bush split away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 perished and low 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers noisy and smear

underside floor corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,554 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both ,Ball joints as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both and soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear floor corroded

Steering rack slight lift

Sump pan corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,638 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,638 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 74,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Sump pan corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2022 74,045 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Sump pan corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,060 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,491 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 47,690 miles

Car will need tracking done when tyres get fitted

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 47,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Car will need tracking done when tyres get fitted

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,614 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 41,614 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,609 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,609 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,791 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 30,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YT63 ZBU is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT63 ZBU, 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 YT63 ZBU registered?

YT63 ZBU is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 September 2013.

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