# Microcar M MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The Microcar M passes its MOT first time 80% of the time, from 256 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 80%
- MOT tests analysed: 256 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Brakes

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2018 | Petrol | 33 (few mots) | 79% |
| 2017 | Petrol | 46 (few mots) | 80% |
| 2016 | Petrol | 74 (few mots) | 84% |
| 2015 | Petrol | 55 (few mots) | 73% |
| 2014 | Petrol | 42 (few mots) | 81% |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2010 | Petrol | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |

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