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VU17 KUB

2017 Microcar M

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,470 mi
Last recorded14,470 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Microcar M13,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 KUB
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 14,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 13,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 10,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 10,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 9,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Rear Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant Level Low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just After Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Rubber Hanger Cracking/Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorber Outer Casings Have A Product (Grease) Applied

Fail 23 Jan 2023 9,123 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Rear Inner Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant Level Low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just After Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Rubber Hanger Cracking/Perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside Rear Shock Absorber Outer Casings Have A Product (Grease) Applied

Pass 19 Jan 2022 7,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock Absorbers Have Grease Applied To Outer Casings

Pass 20 Jan 2021 5,044 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 4,504 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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VU17 KUB is a 2017 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 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 KUB is a 2017 Microcar M, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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