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VU16 OBG

2016 Microcar M

White Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,912 mi
Last recorded33,912 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 OBG
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 33,912 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2025 33,911 miles

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements out of balance across axle (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 26,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked ,slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorber bodies corroding,no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 26,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked ,slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorber bodies corroding,no leaks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 18,810 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 18,794 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 15,047 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 15,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 11,294 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 6,995 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 OBG is a 2016 Microcar M in White with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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VU16 OBG is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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