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VU06 LFR

2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,214 mi
Last recorded14,214 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT13,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 LFR
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 14,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,705 miles

nearside front disc badly rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2013 12,699 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front disc badly rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2012 10,871 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 10,871 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,145 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet catch bar corroded

front subframe corroded

headlamp brackets corroded away

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Feb 2011 9,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet catch bar corroded

front subframe corroded

headlamp brackets corroded away

o/s rear brake disc pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 7,395 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 7,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 5,401 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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VU06 LFR is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,470 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 VU06 LFR, 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 20 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU06 LFR is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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