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FX08 EGV

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

9,000 mi
Last recorded9,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT13,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 EGV
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 9,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats not fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 8,179 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2025 8,178 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck insecure in bodywork (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle suspect offside disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 7,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 6,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2023 6,395 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats not fitted

tailgate struts worn out

Pass 21 Jan 2022 5,504 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 5,504 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 4,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 3,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats not fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2020 3,936 miles

Fuel hose insecure fuel tank filler neck not secured to body at cap end (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements low effort both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements both sides and out of balance (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats not fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 2,987 miles

Front subframe starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe starting to corrode

rear seats not fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2019 2,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure and is damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe starting to corrode

rear seats not fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 1,563 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 1,563 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017

new speedo head fitted on 18 1 2017 at 20513 miles

Fail 18 Jan 2017 20,513 miles

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

wiper blade split ends,however still clears screen adequately

Pass 28 Jan 2016 18,805 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 18,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 17,082 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 17,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 15,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,871 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,225 miles

rear discs corroded

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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FX08 EGV is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 13,985 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 MC1 Dynamic SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX08 EGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX08 EGV is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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