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FJ55 SEY

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

728 mi
Last recorded728 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 SEY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 728 miles

many components corroded

rear brakes slightly low efficiency

Pass 25 Apr 2018 653 miles

many components corroded

rear brakes only just meet requirements

Pass 25 Apr 2017 580 miles

many components corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 281 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed on parking brake cable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed on parking brake cable (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake sticks slightly

signs of standing

Fail 11 May 2016 277 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near fuel filter (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed on parking brake cable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed on parking brake cable (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake sticks slightly

signs of standing

Pass 6 May 2015 157 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion to front subframe

very slight dampness around brake master cylinder push rod?

Fail 25 Apr 2014 26 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion to front subframe

spare wheel loose

very slight dampness around brake master cylinder push rod?

Pass 16 May 2013 31,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 30,283 miles

advisy could have leak on fuel tank

Pass 18 May 2011 28,282 miles

advise rear brakes require attension

Fail 18 May 2011 28,282 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise rear brakes require attension

Pass 24 May 2010 26,790 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,300 miles

front tyres wearing low

o/s/r brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2008 22,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing low

o/s/r brake discs corroded

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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FJ55 SEY is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FJ55 SEY, 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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FJ55 SEY is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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