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VU06 ZLO

2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

3,550 mi
Last recorded3,550 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 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 ZLO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 3,550 miles

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

exhaust has minor exhaust blows

wiper control arm broken but still operational

Fail 22 Oct 2014 3,550 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

exhaust has minor exhaust blows

wiper control arm broken but still operational

Pass 14 Nov 2013 727 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 727 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,840 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 29,856 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,297 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009

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 ZLO is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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