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DX59 VGK

2009 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,511 mi
Last recorded11,511 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 VGK
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 11,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Signs of corrosion to vehicle underside.

Fail 14 Sep 2020 11,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Signs of corrosion to vehicle underside.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 9,803 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre perishing cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder to offside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brake discs rusty

Surface rust to rear axle beam

Fail 9 Apr 2019 9,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear N/S/R tyre perishing cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder to offside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear brake discs rusty

Surface rust to rear axle beam

Pass 14 Apr 2018 9,005 miles

Front Front Suspension & some tubular chassis components have surface rust

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Spring & shock absorber unit rusty (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake disc rusted & pitted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Spring & shock absorber unit rusty (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear axle beam has general heavy surface rust

Rear Rear axle beam strengthening brace rust holed but not compromising strength of axle beam

Rear Rear brake discs rusted & pitted

Fail 3 Apr 2018 9,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Front Suspension & some tubular chassis components have surface rust

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Spring & shock absorber unit rusty (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake disc rusted & pitted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Spring & shock absorber unit rusty (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has light perishing cracks in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear axle beam has general heavy surface rust

Rear Rear axle beam strengthening brace rust holed but not compromising strength of axle beam

Rear Rear brake discs rusted & pitted

Spare wheel insecure Spare wheel cradle loose & insecure (tightened) (6.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,548 miles

could not carry out cat test as no cat fitted by manufacturer and no listing for this vehicle

Fail 7 Apr 2017 7,540 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

coolant leak from bottom radiator hose

rear axle beam has been undersealed but very corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2016 5,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 2,547 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 2,545 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 13,681 miles

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

front headlamp aim on lower limits

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Fail 19 Jul 2012 13,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

front headlamp aim on lower limits

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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DX59 VGK is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 13,948 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 Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX59 VGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX59 VGK is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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