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VU16 NZS

2016 Microcar M

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,540 mi
Last recorded12,540 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 NZS
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 12,540 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 12,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 11,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 11,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 11,402 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 10,395 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 8,476 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 8,476 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 6,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 5,199 miles

Coolant leak ()

windscreen wiperblade split

Pass 27 Feb 2019 4,328 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 4,323 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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 NZS is a 2016 Microcar M in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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How do I check the history of VU16 NZS?

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What year was VU16 NZS registered?

VU16 NZS is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is VU16 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 NZS shows 12 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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