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YJ08 OOH

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,532 mi
Last recorded46,532 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT13,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OOH
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 46,532 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 45,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 45,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 45,064 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 43,157 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,410 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,645 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 35,069 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 35,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,034 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 32,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 29,408 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 26,370 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,988 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 23,949 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,027 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 17,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,079 miles

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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YJ08 OOH is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 13,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 OOH, 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 18 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ08 OOH is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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