TransmissionHigh
CVT judder on automatic cars
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Drive uphill under load and feel for slipping
2013 Nissan Micra problems
A 2013 Nissan Micra is now 13 years old, so an average example has covered around 175,500 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2013 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2013 Nissan Micra is 13 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 175,500 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2013 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~176k miles an average 2013 car has covered.
EngineMedium
0.9 IG-T turbo misfire and coil faults
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check idle and engine light history
SuspensionLow
Rear beam and shock wear
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Bounce test
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and central locking faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test locks from both keys
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Check this exact carNissan Micra · frequently asked questions
Is the Micra good retail stock?
At the budget end yes, especially manual petrols with low mileage.
Should I avoid the CVT?
Test it hard. A juddering CVT is a walk-away at trade money.
What do buyers check?
Service history and MOT advisories.