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VX53 OTH

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

White Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,349 mi
Last recorded24,349 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto16,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OTH
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,349 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 24,349 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 22,684 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 21,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,136 miles

discs in poor condition and pads getting low

not much reserve travel on handbrake

tyres on rear showing signs of age cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,634 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 11,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,456 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 8,357 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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VX53 OTH is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in White with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX53 OTH, 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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What year was VX53 OTH registered?

VX53 OTH is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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