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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Microcar M. Check any M by registration number below.

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80.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.6%

vs Microcar Avg

6

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Microcar M — MOT Reliability Overview

The Microcar M has an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, which is 5.6 percentage points above the Microcar brand average of 74.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the M is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Microcar M, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Microcar M performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 66 vehicles

83.3%Good
Microcar average: 74.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 5yr

22k mi

2017

Based on 110 vehicles

79.1%Good
Microcar average: 74.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

14.1%

2016

Based on 181 vehicles

81.8%Good
Microcar average: 74.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

14.0%

2015

Based on 129 vehicles

77.5%Good
Microcar average: 74.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

25.7%

Mileage at 10yr

31k mi

2014

Based on 137 vehicles

76.6%Good
Microcar average: 74.7%
Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

22.7%

Mileage at 10yr

37k mi

0

Based on 337 vehicles

83.7%Good
Microcar average: 74.7%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

6.1%

Nearside

4.5%

Front Offside

3.0%

Other Microcar Models

Compare MOT reliability across Microcar models.

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71.4% pass rate

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72.7% pass rate

Microcar M-go Se Cvt

82.6% pass rate

Microcar M-8 Sxi Cvt

75.0% pass rate

Microcar Mc1 Dynamic Hse Cvt

69.4% pass rate

Microcar MGO

81.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Microcar M

Microcar M — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Microcar M MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Microcar M?
The average MOT pass rate for the Microcar M is 80.3% compared to the Microcar average of 74.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Microcar M?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Microcar M reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.3%, the Microcar M is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Microcar M?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Microcar M?
Typical mileage for the Microcar M: 22,479 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used M to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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