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VU16 NZX

2016 Microcar M

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,781 mi
Last recorded12,781 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 NZX
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 12,781 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 12,778 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 12,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 11,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 10,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 8,861 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 7,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 6,122 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 4,986 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 4,986 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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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VU16 NZX is a 2016 Microcar M in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU16 NZX registered?

VU16 NZX is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 8 August 2016.

Is VU16 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 NZX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU16 NZX have outstanding finance?

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