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VU16 NZT

2016 Microcar M

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,614 mi
Last recorded19,614 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 NZT
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 19,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule t piece (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 18,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 18,131 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 16,511 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 16,413 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 15,807 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 15,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 14,662 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 14,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 10,450 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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VU16 NZT is a 2016 Microcar M in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU16 NZT?

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What year was VU16 NZT registered?

VU16 NZT is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is VU16 NZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 NZT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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