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VK18 YXH

2018 Microcar M

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,730 mi
Last recorded34,730 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Microcar M11,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 YXH
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 34,730 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 34,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 32,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 30,094 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 30,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 27,466 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 27,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,686 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 24,684 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 19,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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VK18 YXH is a 2018 Microcar M in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Microcar M models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 11,676 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 8 years old, this Microcar M is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK18 YXH is a 2018 Microcar M, first registered on 1 May 2018.

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