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HX03 UAK

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

539 mi
Last recorded539 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto16,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 UAK
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Suggest inspection of all disc pads with wheels removed cannot see pads with wheels fitted.

VTS manager informed me that this is aquaicycle and is exempt from emissions testing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 429 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 361 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 3,365 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 296 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 295 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 262 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 262 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HX03 UAK is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX03 UAK, 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 HX03 UAK registered?

HX03 UAK is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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