Microcar M Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Microcar M car check
Is the Microcar M reliable? We analysed 2,888 real MOT tests across 357 vehicles to find out.
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The Microcar M is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Microcar M.
Microcar M Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Microcar M. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Microcar M MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Microcar M to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Microcar M Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Microcar M owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Microcar M MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Microcar M year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 212 | 84.0% | 7,461 | 11,676 | 19,509 |
| 2017 | 370 | 81.6% | 8,068 | 13,436 | 20,103 |
| 2016 | 728 | 83.8% | 8,364 | 13,292 | 19,926 |
| 2015 | 630 | 81.7% | 8,132 | 13,452 | 20,232 |
| 2014 | 806 | 79.4% | 9,753 | 15,778 | 22,802 |
| 2013 | 93 | 82.8% | 14,660 | 19,678 | 26,979 |
How Long Does a Microcar M Last?
Based on 357 Microcar M vehicles on UK roads.
Microcar M Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Microcar M MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Microcar M
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.0% MOT pass rate from 212 tests
79.4% MOT pass rate from 806 tests
The best year to buy a used Microcar M is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.0% across 212 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Microcar M Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microcar M THIS CAR | 81.7% | 2,888 | 14,111 mi | 13 yrs |
| Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT | 73% | 8,060 | 13,324 mi | 22 yrs |
| Microcar Mgo | 77.7% | 4,831 | 15,831 mi | 25 yrs |
| Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto | 75.4% | 3,162 | 20,478 mi | 25 yrs |
| Harley-davidson Vrscr | 87.8% | 2,078 | 8,184 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT (73.0% pass rate) and the Microcar Mgo (77.7% pass rate), the Microcar M outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Microcar MShould you buy a used Microcar M?
The Microcar M has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.7% across 2,888 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Microcar M owner drives around 1,654 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Microcar M models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.