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VU16 NZY

2016 Microcar M

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,273 mi
Last recorded17,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 NZY
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 17,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 16,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 11,869 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 11,673 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 5,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 3,507 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 3,175 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 NZY is a 2016 Microcar M in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was VU16 NZY registered?

VU16 NZY is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is VU16 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 NZY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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