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VU16 OBH

2016 Microcar M

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,945 mi
Last recorded16,945 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 OBH
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 16,945 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 16,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear brakes (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 13,329 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 11,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 11,524 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 11,524 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 10,278 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 10,278 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 8,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 7,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 5,783 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 OBH is a 2016 Microcar M in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OBH registered?

VU16 OBH is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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