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VU17 KTN

2017 Microcar M

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,123 mi
Last recorded39,123 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Microcar M13,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 KTN
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front bumper damaged, unlikely to cause injury

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends , still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber on front subframe not fitted

unable to open tailgate, satisfactory inspection carried out over front seats

Fail 17 Feb 2026 39,121 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking centre, around handbrake lever (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front bumper damaged, unlikely to cause injury

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends , still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rubber on front subframe not fitted

unable to open tailgate, satisfactory inspection carried out over front seats

Pass 17 Feb 2025 37,129 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged below headlight,unlikely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats not in use

Fail 10 Feb 2025 37,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and split near mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front bumper damaged below headlight,unlikely to cause injury

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats not in use

Pass 27 Feb 2024 34,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 34,788 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bottom edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked,all flexis part of it (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly tight when rotated (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,267 miles

Front discs slight wear

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear pads aproix 1/2 worn

Rear seats not in use

Windscreen wiper blade defective split end,still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 24,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded inner end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear seats not in use

unable to open tailgate,satisfactory inspection carried out over seats

Fail 9 Feb 2022 24,904 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted below offside headlamp and along bottom (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle dont increase at same rate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded inner end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear seats not in use

unable to open tailgate,satisfactory inspection carried out over seats

Pass 3 Feb 2021 19,668 miles

engine mountings going soft

Fail 3 Feb 2021 19,667 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted top and bottom,due to accident (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split 1 end (3.4 (b) (i))

engine mountings going soft

Pass 19 Feb 2020 15,816 miles

Offside Front bumper slight damage,however unlikely to cause injury,and is secure

Windscreen wiper blade defective split end,still clears screen satisfactorily (3.4 (b) (i))

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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VU17 KTN is a 2017 Microcar M in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Microcar M models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 13,436 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 9 years old, this Microcar M is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VU17 KTN is a 2017 Microcar M, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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