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GX02 CKP

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,168 mi
Last recorded55,168 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto19,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 CKP
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2013 55,168 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,168 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,272 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear beam axle heavily corroded

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,069 miles

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

Spare tyre incorrect size

Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,615 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 37,613 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside hand brake cables corroded. Rear brake system may require attention/adjustment

Offside rear wheel bearing slight noiose when spun by hand

Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,342 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 28,815 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 28,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,401 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,014 miles

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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GX02 CKP is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 19,590 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 GX02 CKP, 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 24 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GX02 CKP is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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