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VU16 OAW

2016 Microcar M

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,161 mi
Last recorded11,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 OAW
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 11,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 10,981 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 10,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 10,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 10,219 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 9,530 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 9,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 5,536 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 5,536 miles

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 OAW is a 2016 Microcar M in Grey 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 OAW registered?

VU16 OAW is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is VU16 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 OAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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