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FJ58 CZA

2008 Microcar Mgo

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,374 mi
Last recorded22,374 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Microcar Mgo9,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 CZA
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,374 miles

front and rear tyres perished

rear axle corroded

slight blow front exhaust

sub frame very corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 22,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front and rear tyres perished

rear axle corroded

slight blow front exhaust

sub frame very corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 22,214 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front & rear tyres perished

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

Front subframe very corroded

Rear axle very corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,894 miles

n/s/r brake pipe well corroded on limit

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,106 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear wiper split.

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 16,083 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear wiper split.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,536 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front flexi exhaust joint deteriorated.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 8,867 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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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FJ58 CZA is a 2008 Microcar Mgo in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,534 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 FJ58 CZA, 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 18 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ58 CZA is a 2008 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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