Nissan Micra Visia (2013)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.4% first-time pass rate

2013 Nissan Micra Visia

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2013 Nissan Micra Visia. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2013 Nissan Micra Visia sits right on par with the UK average, posting a 79.4% first-time pass rate compared to the national 80%, with no vehicles in this sample ever flagged for dangerous defects—a genuinely reassuring sign. The petrol versions (which make up the vast majority) actually perform better, hitting 92.3% on their test runs, suggesting this is a straightforward, well-behaved engine.

At nearly 48,000 miles median, these cars have covered reasonable ground for their age and haven't racked up serious wear—the average of just 0.5 failures per vehicle backs that up, with virtually no advisory issues cropping up. If you're shopping for one, focus your inspection on the basics (brakes, lights, emissions) and don't worry about inherent structural weaknesses; any problems you find will likely be down to individual maintenance history rather than a model-wide flaw.

Average reliability In line with UK average
79.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
47,719
typical mileage
32,296–68,107 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.5
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2013 Nissan Micra Visia

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Other (86%) 111 92.3% 0.59
Petrol (14%) 18 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Nissan Micra Visia vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

32,296
low mileage
47,719
typical
68,107
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Nissan Micra Visia vehicles fall between 32,296 and 68,107 miles.

2013 Nissan Micra Visia — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 92 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.

65 92 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.5
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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