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DX55 HMU

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,923 mi
Last recorded51,923 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 HMU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,923 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 46,037 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,037 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs worn/corroded [not considerd excessive]

rear axle repaired

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs worn/corroded [not considerd excessive]

rear axle alignment [wheels not verticle]

Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,175 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,161 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 34,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,163 miles

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

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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DX55 HMU is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 DX55 HMU, 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 21 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 DX55 HMU registered?

DX55 HMU is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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