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AY05 HWM

2005 Microcar Mgo

Cream Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

5,699 mi
Last recorded5,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Microcar Mgo10,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HWM
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 5,699 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 5,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 4,133 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,527 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 24,527 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front and rear sub frames corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,294 miles

front subframe corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 22,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,920 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,178 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect pads

Pass 11 May 2011 17,942 miles

all supention arns and subframes corrorded

Pass 12 May 2010 27,077 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,656 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 25,646 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 23,772 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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AY05 HWM is a 2005 Microcar Mgo in Cream with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY05 HWM, 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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What year was AY05 HWM registered?

AY05 HWM is a 2005 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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