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YJ59 DWL

2009 Microcar Mgo

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

2,279 mi
Last recorded2,279 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 DWL
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 2,279 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from the transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 2,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 2,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 2,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 3 Aug 2020 2,053 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 1,904 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 1,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 1,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 1,617 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

Both rear coil springs corroded

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 1,544 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

Very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 1,430 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 1,299 miles

emissions not required

Fail 19 Aug 2013 1,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions not required

Pass 21 Aug 2012 1,066 miles

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

tested as quad emission not required

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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YJ59 DWL is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ59 DWL, 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.

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What year was YJ59 DWL registered?

YJ59 DWL is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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