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VA16 YHL

2016 Microcar M

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,831 mi
Last recorded13,831 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 YHL
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 13,831 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 12,982 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 12,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up n/s/f wheel bearing rough on rotation (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 12,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 10,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 9,494 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 9,466 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 8,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 7,044 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar M?

Based on 2,888 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
1,654
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads
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VA16 YHL is a 2016 Microcar M in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Microcar M models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 13,292 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Microcar M typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Microcar M is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA16 YHL registered?

VA16 YHL is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 23 August 2016.

Is VA16 YHL safe to buy?

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