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NK55 ECN

2005 Microcar Mgo

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,813 mi
Last recorded7,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Microcar Mgo10,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 ECN
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 7,813 miles

all four tyre side walls cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2015 7,813 miles

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

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

all four tyre side walls cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2014 4,751 miles

No reverse lights

Offside front tyre has cracking to outer wall

Offside front wing mounting bracket broken due to corrosion

Offside rear tyre has cracking to outer wall

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 4,741 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

No reverse lights

Offside front tyre has cracking to outer wall

Offside front wing mounting bracket broken due to corrosion

Offside rear tyre has cracking to outer wall

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 1,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 1,286 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2012 1,285 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front subframe corroded

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2011 960 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FRONT AMD REAR

Fail 11 Oct 2011 960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED FRONT AMD REAR

Pass 9 Oct 2010 578 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 575 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 8,217 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,567 miles

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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NK55 ECN is a 2005 Microcar Mgo in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 10,458 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 NK55 ECN, 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 21 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK55 ECN is a 2005 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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