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FX53 KVK

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,975 mi
Last recorded25,975 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 KVK
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 25,975 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear seats not fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2017 25,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 24,119 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing both ends (7.1.2)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 21,230 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 21,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 21,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 12,332 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 8,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,036 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 6,036 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 5,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,092 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 3,125 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 3,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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FX53 KVK is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 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 Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 KVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX53 KVK is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FX53 KVK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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