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PO54 PHN

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

8,504 mi
Last recorded8,504 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT15,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO54 PHN
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 8,504 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 7,935 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 7,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back axle (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 7,353 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 6,698 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 6,698 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 6,179 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 6,179 miles

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

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 5,497 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 5,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 4,737 miles

Emission not required

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 3 Dec 2012 4,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Emission not required

Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 5 Dec 2011 3,930 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 3,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 3,107 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 3,107 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 2,195 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 24,535 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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PO54 PHN is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 15,705 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 SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO54 PHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PO54 PHN is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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