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VN18 ZCV

2018 Microcar M

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,197 mi
Last recorded13,197 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Microcar M11,676 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 ZCV
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 13,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 13,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 10,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 9,200 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 7,355 miles

Offside Rear Slight bumper damage.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2022 7,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body damage.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 31 May 2022 7,001 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Body damage.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 28 May 2021 5,692 miles

Offside Rear Slight damage bumper.

Rear Rear seatbelt stalks removed.

Fail 28 May 2021 5,692 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Replaced front exhaust rubber mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Slight damage bumper.

Rear Rear seatbelt stalks removed.

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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VN18 ZCV is a 2018 Microcar M in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Microcar M models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 11,676 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 8 years old, this Microcar M is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN18 ZCV registered?

VN18 ZCV is a 2018 Microcar M, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is VN18 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 ZCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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