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DX04 ULM

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,572 mi
Last recorded18,572 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT15,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 ULM
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 18,572 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,060 miles

Rear axle corrded but not weakend

Rear disc's corroded slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2010 16,479 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damage to front of vehicle at time of test

rear axle now going very rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2010 16,479 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damage to front of vehicle at time of test

rear axle now going very rusty

Pass 1 May 2009 14,471 miles

rear tyres 2mm left

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre 2mm n/s/f tyre 3mm

rear beam axle corroding.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,118 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 8,936 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 8,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DX04 ULM is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DX04 ULM, 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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What year was DX04 ULM registered?

DX04 ULM is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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