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VX53 WDY

2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,428 mi
Last recorded18,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WDY
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,346 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 17,346 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 14,698 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 14,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 13,118 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,578 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,841 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 9,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 7,291 miles

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 WDY is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 20,647 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 Virgo Prestige SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 WDY, 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 22 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 WDY registered?

VX53 WDY is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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