MOT cost .

Optare

Metrocity

3 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Metrocity is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Optare dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

3

Optare Metrocity · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. On affected vehicles steering joint failure may result in potential loss of steering.

    R/2023/262 · 1 Sep 2023

    1 Sep 2023

    Defect

    On affected vehicles steering joint failure may result in potential loss of steering.�

    Remedy

    Initially check and change affected universal joints.� Replace all joints with a serviceable part.

    Build window

    Built 1 Mar 2014 – 31 Jul 2023

    ~1,078 vehicles affected

  2. THE BATTERY SURGE PROTECTOR COULD FAIL AND CAUSE A RISK OF FIRE.

    R/2019/131 · 26 Apr 2019

    26 Apr 2019

    Defect

    The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.

    Remedy

    The battery surge protectors are to be removed from the system.

    Build window

    Built 18 Feb 2005 – 14 Mar 2019

    ~2,575 vehicles affected

  3. VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY

    R/2014/071 · 24 Jun 2014

    24 Jun 2014

    Defect

    It is possible that during the manufacturing test of the Hand Brake Valve that damage occurred to the handle locker. It is then feasible that the handle locker could come to rest in an unsecured position which could subsequently allow the handle to move to the released/drive position and result in a vehicle roll-away.

    Remedy

    Recall all effected unit and check for damage. If found to be damaged replace the hand brake valve with a new quality assured item.

    Build window

    Built 9 Jan 2014 – 14 Mar 2014

    ~131 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Optare dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

All makes

Click Mechanic · affiliate

Recall remedy booked. Mechanic next?

Affiliate links — small commission, no extra cost to you.

Mobile mechanic · UK-wide

Book a mechanic at your door.

Fixed-price quotes upfront. No garage needed. Click Mechanic sends a vetted local mechanic to you — home, work, or roadside.

Get a quote →