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LJ59 JWK

2009 Microcar Mgo

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,723 mi
Last recorded34,723 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 JWK
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,723 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

EMISSION TEST EXEMPT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 32,307 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 29,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 28,565 miles

Emissions slow to respond recommend investigation

Fail 10 Nov 2017 28,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Emissions slow to respond recommend investigation

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 26,269 miles

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed signs of cracking near catch (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed repair near catch (6.2.B.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 26,354 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt not fully tight (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed signs of cracking near catch (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed repair near catch (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 23,640 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 23,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 19,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust rubber starting to split

offside front brake sticks slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2014 19,754 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust rubber starting to split

offside front brake sticks slightly

Pass 7 Nov 2013 15,352 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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LJ59 JWK is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 13,948 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 Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ59 JWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ59 JWK registered?

LJ59 JWK is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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