2013 Nissan Micra · 38,218 MOT tests
2013 Nissan Micra reliability
2013 Nissan Micras fail 31.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Micra years (38,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 31.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 46,138
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 38,218
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 8.5% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.5%
- Suspension11.2%
- Brakes8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Tyres4.6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.99%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 3.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brake excessively binding 3.86%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.59%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.53%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (16.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.12%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.01%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan Micra reliable?
2013 Nissan Micras fail 31.1% of first MOT tests, 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Micra years (38,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.99% of tests), position lamp not working (3.98% of tests), service brake excessively binding (3.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan Micra shows 46,138 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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