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BN52 DOU

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,430 mi
Last recorded38,430 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 DOU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint LIMITS!! (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,815 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 32,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 25,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 23,610 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 23,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,605 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 23,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 20,319 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 10,517 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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BN52 DOU is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN52 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 DOU registered?

BN52 DOU is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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