Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

22% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 217 vehicles, the 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 71.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Metrocab Metrocab Auto (2000)

217 real MOT outcomes analysed • 71.6% first-time pass rate

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

CarHunch analysed 217 real MOT records for the 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2000 Metrocab is significantly less reliable than the average UK car: only 67.6% pass their MOT first time versus the national average of 80%, and one in five have shown a dangerous defect during their MOT history—a genuine safety red flag for buyers. The diesel engines show no meaningful variation from the overall figure at 67.7%, so fuel type isn't the issue here.

At 322,889 miles median, these vehicles are well-worn workhorses, yet they're still accumulating failures: the average car racks up 3.38 failures and 11.2 advisories per test, pointing to systemic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection focusing on braking, suspension, and structural integrity, then factor in £2,000–3,000 for remedial work before purchase.

We have limited data for the 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

71.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

22.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.38

Over 11.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

323k

Middle half: 266k–378k

For context

These stats describe 217 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 217 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 22.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	216	71.6%	3.38

Colour Breakdown

Based on 465 Metrocab Metrocab Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 29.7%

138

Blue 23.4%

109

Black 21.9%

102

Red 12%

Green 8.8%

Yellow 3%

White 1.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

322,889

typical

266,002

low mileage

378,334

high mileage

Half of all 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto vehicles fall between 266,002 and 378,334 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 266,002 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 266,002–378,334 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Autos sit.

⚠ Over 510,750 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2000 Metrocab Metrocab Auto — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 18% of 2000 Metrocab Metrocab Autos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (18% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

11.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.38

Avg failures per vehicle

11.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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