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YY13 LEJ

2013 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,610 mi
Last recorded79,610 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Micra35,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 LEJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 79,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 69,637 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 69,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,671 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 59,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 56,208 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 56,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,244 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,673 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 51,673 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,735 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 46,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,579 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 36,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,259 miles

wipers smearing slightly

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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YY13 LEJ is a 2013 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YY13 LEJ, 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 YY13 LEJ registered?

YY13 LEJ is a 2013 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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