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VU16 OAY

2016 Microcar M

White Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,409 mi
Last recorded28,409 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Microcar M13,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 OAY
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 28,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 19,443 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 19,219 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 18,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 15,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 OAY is a 2016 Microcar M in White with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAY registered?

VU16 OAY is a 2016 Microcar M, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is VU16 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 OAY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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