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VU16 OAB

2016 Microcar M

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,261 mi
Last recorded19,261 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 OAB
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 19,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 17,472 miles

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

front exhaust flex in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2023 17,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

front exhaust flex in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2022 15,494 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 13,660 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 13,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 11,314 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 11,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 7,906 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 7,904 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 OAB is a 2016 Microcar M in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAB registered?

VU16 OAB is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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