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VX04 PPU

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,815 mi
Last recorded17,815 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT15,705 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 PPU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 15,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 9,895 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 9,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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VX04 PPU is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VX04 PPU, 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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What year was VX04 PPU registered?

VX04 PPU is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is VX04 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 PPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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