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YJ09 VAU

2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,871 mi
Last recorded27,871 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT8,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 VAU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,871 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 27,765 miles

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

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

both front tyres near legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2012 21,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 21,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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YJ09 VAU is a 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 8,808 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 MC1 Dynamic SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ09 VAU, 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 17 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ09 VAU registered?

YJ09 VAU is a 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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