Microcar M
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 405 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
405
Best Year
2018 (89%)
Years Covered
5
About the Microcar M
The Microcar M has been tested 405 times in 2026 MOT data across 5 model years (2014 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 38 tests. The 2014 model has the lowest at 76%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer MICROCAR Ms show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2018 detailsHow reliable is the Microcar M?
Microcar M by Year
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