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Microcar M

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 405 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

405

Model Years

2014 to 2018

Years Covered

5

About the Microcar M

The Microcar M was MOT tested 405 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2014 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2014) averages 22,793 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 17,050 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 505cc)
£1,175
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,780
Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Microcar M?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)
vs Microcar brand average+2% (78% avg)

Microcar M by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201889%3817,050 mi
201778%7317,217 mi
201682%11419,056 mi
201576%8819,560 mi
201476%9222,793 mi

Questions about the Microcar M

Is the Microcar M reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (2014 to 2018), the Microcar M averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 405 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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