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AE05 VTC

2005 Microcar Mgo

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

5,894 mi
Last recorded5,894 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Microcar Mgo10,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VTC
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 5,894 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 18,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 18,143 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,973 miles

All suspension components rusting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 17,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All suspension components rusting

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,659 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,432 miles

O/s/r brake disc rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2011 13,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2010 6,996 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 3,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 2,467 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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AE05 VTC is a 2005 Microcar Mgo in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 10,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Microcar Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 VTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 VTC is a 2005 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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