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YJ09 FBD

2009 Microcar Mgo

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,608 mi
Last recorded36,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 FBD
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,608 miles

Radiator Leaking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Radiator Leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2014 29,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,058 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,309 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 5,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,974 miles

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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YJ09 FBD is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 13,948 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 YJ09 FBD, 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 17 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ09 FBD registered?

YJ09 FBD is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is YJ09 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ09 FBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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