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WA08 GTZ

2008 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,599 mi
Last recorded3,599 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Microcar Mgo9,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 GTZ
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 3,599 miles

All brake disc surfaces heavily corroded

Alternator not charging. Battery flat

Brake disc surfaces slightly corroded

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Side repeaters not required.One metre from the rear bump the front indicators can be seen

Under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Incorrectly fitted (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All brake disc surfaces heavily corroded

Alternator not charging. Battery flat

Plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 14,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 2,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013
Fail 1 Mar 2013 11,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 11,916 miles

exhaust system corroded rear end

Pass 16 Mar 2011 6,358 miles

both rear discs have slight corrosion

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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WA08 GTZ is a 2008 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 9,534 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 Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA08 GTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA08 GTZ registered?

WA08 GTZ is a 2008 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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