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HX54 HVE

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Diesel 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,163 mi
Last recorded12,163 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT15,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 HVE
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 12,163 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 12,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 8,750 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 8,746 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 4,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 4,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014

all discs corroded & pads low

Fail 13 Feb 2014

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

all discs corroded & pads low

Pass 2 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs have corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2011

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake inner pads seem low, difficult to fully inspect

Pass 19 Aug 2010
Fail 12 Aug 2010

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front under tray insecure.

nearside front tyre has small cut to tread

rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 16,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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HX54 HVE is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 15,419 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 Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX54 HVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HX54 HVE is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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