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BV04 BYS

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,996 mi
Last recorded36,996 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT15,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 BYS
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,996 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,189 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 31,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,608 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2011 29,422 miles

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

Battery insecure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2010 24,524 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine to gearbox mounting bracket cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2010 24,524 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine to gearbox mounting bracket cracked

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,857 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 19,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,737 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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BV04 BYS is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 15,419 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV04 BYS is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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