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2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,805 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front coss member corroded
offside front tyre splitting
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
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
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
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Engine management light illuminated.
Front subframe corroded.
Rear brake discs corroded.
drivers door check strap damaged
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system weakening
slight runout from o/s/r disc
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
Slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing †Passenger door lock damaged †
How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?
Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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