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YS13 BSV

2013 Microcar M

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,758 mi
Last recorded37,758 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Microcar M19,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 BSV
MakeMicrocar
ModelM
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 37,758 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion + spring corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion + slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Door skin damage.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion + spring corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion + slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Bumper damage.

Pass 27 Nov 2024 33,928 miles

Drivers door skin damage.

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear axle corroded.

Rear bumper split.

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks slight corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 30,208 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Also slight leak. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door skin damage.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure Mount broken. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Also bush deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper split.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 26,247 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All mounts perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 24,051 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 21,623 miles

Damage to rear bumper

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 21,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to rear bumper

Exhaust mounting defective Front, centre and rear mounts perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 20,777 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 20,777 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 17,691 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,588 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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YS13 BSV is a 2013 Microcar M in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Microcar M models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 19,678 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 13 years old, this Microcar M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YS13 BSV is a 2013 Microcar M, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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