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YJ53 YKY

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,071 mi
Last recorded27,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto16,129 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YKY
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,071 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 27,071 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 17,416 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,156 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 12,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,248 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,520 miles

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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YJ53 YKY is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 16,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 YKY, 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 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ53 YKY registered?

YJ53 YKY is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 YKY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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