Microcar Common MOT Problems (2026)
Microcar models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 490 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Microcar MOT pass rate: 78%
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Microcar MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Microcar cars?
The most common MOT problems on Microcar cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics.
Which Microcar model is the most reliable?
None of the Microcar models in our data has enough MOT tests to rank. See the year-by-year figures on each model page.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Microcar?
The average MOT pass rate for Microcar is 78%, based on 490 MOT tests across 2 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 22% of MOT tests on Microcar cars ended in a fail.
Microcar Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Microcar model
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