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DX56 DUV

2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT13,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 DUV
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 93,392 miles

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 93,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,456 miles

Front flex exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2012 30,450 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyre's cracked slightly

Both rear tyre's cracked

Front flex exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,590 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

rear beam axle slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Mar 2011 25,587 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear beam axle corroded but not seriously weakend

rear brake discs pitted

some brake imbalance detected from front brakes

suspect rear wheel bearings maybe noisy

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,717 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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DX56 DUV is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,470 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 SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX56 DUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX56 DUV is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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