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FM03 YFU

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,520 mi
Last recorded14,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto16,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 YFU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 14,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 12,043 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre scrubbed on outside wall

Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2007 9,384 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2006 4,507 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 4,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/sor bunper area damaged

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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FM03 YFU is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 16,129 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 Virgo Prestige SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM03 YFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM03 YFU registered?

FM03 YFU is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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