Nissan Micra (2013)
2013 Nissan Micra
CarHunch analysed 12,119 real MOT records for the 2013 Nissan Micra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Nissan Micra's 81% first-time pass rate edges just ahead of the UK average, but the genuinely concerning figure is that nearly a third of these cars (31.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above typical—which should prompt any buyer to request a full service history and recent MOT inspection. With a median mileage of just 36,393 miles for an 11-year-old car, these Micras appear lightly used overall, yet they're averaging 2.51 failures and 17.2 advisories per test, suggesting wear accumulates steadily even at lower mileage. The high advisory count points to routine wear on suspension and trim rather than catastrophic failure, but that 31.3% dangerous defect rate means you should budget for potential brake, steering, or electrical work and avoid any Micra without verifiable maintenance records.
What to check before buying a 2013 Nissan Micra
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.
- ⚠️ 31.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 12,116 | 81% | 2.51 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Nissan Micra 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.
Half of all 2013 Nissan Micra vehicles fall between 25,005 and 50,171 miles.
2013 Nissan Micra — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11,070 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Nissan Micra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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54.3%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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52.8%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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51.2%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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50.3%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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47.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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46.7%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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46%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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