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NX03 EKR

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,805 mi
Last recorded37,805 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto16,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 EKR
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 37,805 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all cables (1.1.15 (b))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

perishing to fuel lines and breather pipes on engine

Fail 27 Oct 2020 37,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all cables (1.1.15 (b))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

perishing to fuel lines and breather pipes on engine

Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,186 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

front subframe has been heavily patch welded on front and so to suspension mounts and some of the welds look a little has hap

front suspension and brake components corroded

fuel filler pipe has duct tape around it

n/s/r inner wheel arch shows signs of tyre rub

Fail 21 Nov 2019 33,186 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

front subframe has been heavily patch welded on front and so to suspension mounts and some of the welds look a little has hap

front suspension and brake components corroded

fuel filler pipe has duct tape around it

n/s/r inner wheel arch shows signs of tyre rub

Pass 20 Oct 2017 33,101 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2017 33,097 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,034 miles

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

front coss member corroded

offside front tyre splitting

Fail 10 Oct 2016 33,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front coss member corroded

offside front tyre splitting

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,973 miles

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

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

Offside door check strap broken

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

engine light on

one exhaust front mounting deteriated

Fail 22 Oct 2015 32,973 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside door check strap broken

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

engine light on

one exhaust front mounting deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2014
Fail 22 Sep 2014

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,669 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 32,658 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,242 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 32,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,602 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Front subframe corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

drivers door check strap damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2011 31,563 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated.

Front subframe corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,718 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,278 miles

exhaust system weakening

Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,105 miles

slight runout from o/s/r disc

Fail 12 Jan 2009 24,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking between treads

rear brake service

replacement of n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,685 miles

Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing †Passenger door lock damaged †

Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,735 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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NX03 EKR is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NX03 EKR, 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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NX03 EKR is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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