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YB02 CVN

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,063 mi
Last recorded45,063 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto19,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 CVN
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 45,063 miles

All 4 Coil Springs Corroded

All 4 Wheel Bearings Rough

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rubbers weak and deteriorated

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tie rod slight play

oil leak

Pass 25 May 2019 44,365 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 21 May 2019 44,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 145-65-13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,087 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,087 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,233 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 36,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,727 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,437 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,890 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YB02 CVN is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 19,590 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 YB02 CVN, 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 24 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB02 CVN is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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