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VU16 OAM

2016 Microcar M

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,798 mi
Last recorded39,798 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 OAM
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 39,798 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 34,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,381 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 34,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 32,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 30,515 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 30,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,081 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,379 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 23,364 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 OAM 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 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 OAM registered?

VU16 OAM is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is VU16 OAM safe to buy?

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