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CN04 XCH

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

10,810 mi
Last recorded10,810 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT15,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN04 XCH
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,810 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 10,808 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,289 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 10,289 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres on limit, n/s/r tyre on limit, brake discs corroded and pitted, corrosion on axles

Fail 10 Jul 2013 10,289 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

drive belt split, surface corrosion, brake discs corroded, axle corroded, slight blow exhaust, front tyres on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2012 10,238 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 8,889 miles

unable to get emissions reading

front shock absorbers slightly weak

n/s+o/s sills corroding

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 8,889 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front shock absorbers slightly weak

n/s+o/s sills corroding

rear brake discs badly corroded

unable to get emissions reading

Pass 1 Jul 2010 8,588 miles

both sides rear brakes noise

rear brake discs corroed

tapley mrter used for brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2010 8,588 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both sides rear brakes noise

rear brake discs corroed

tapley mrter used for brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,187 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 6,187 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 4,498 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 4,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CN04 XCH is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CN04 XCH, 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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CN04 XCH is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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