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VU16 OAV

2016 Microcar M

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,232 mi
Last recorded27,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 OAV
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 27,232 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jul 2025 27,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 25,327 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 22,651 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 22,645 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 20,049 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 17,033 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 14,219 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 10,666 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 OAV is a 2016 Microcar M in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAV registered?

VU16 OAV is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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