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VU17 KVP

2017 Microcar M

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,138 mi
Last recorded20,138 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Microcar M13,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 KVP
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 20,138 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2026 20,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 17,975 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 15,312 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 15,312 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brakes calipers seized on

front exhaust rubber mounting broken

Pass 12 Jul 2022 11,710 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 8,717 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 8,710 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 5,222 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 KVP is a 2017 Microcar M in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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What year was VU17 KVP registered?

VU17 KVP is a 2017 Microcar M, first registered on 10 August 2017.

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