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FJ59 FUT

2009 Microcar Mgo

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,548 mi
Last recorded40,548 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 FUT
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked and leaking in several places (6.1.2 (a))

all brake discs worn very thin

Fail 16 Mar 2020 40,533 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))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked and leaking in several places (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs worn very thin

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,848 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 34,799 miles

Nearside repeater lens missing

Rear seats removed

exhaust repaired not blowing

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,209 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both side at rerar (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,397 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 25,395 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,541 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 23,541 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

n/s mirror broken

Fail 23 Sep 2014 23,524 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 20,346 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 16,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 16,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bumper damaged

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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FJ59 FUT is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Silver 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 FJ59 FUT, 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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What year was FJ59 FUT registered?

FJ59 FUT is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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