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YJ59 DWU

2009 Microcar Mgo

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

16,869 mi
Last recorded16,869 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 DWU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 16,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Pass 30 Sep 2020 16,807 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 16,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 16,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 16,538 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 16,149 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 15,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,851 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 14,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,315 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Fail 23 Sep 2013 14,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

o/s/r wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,866 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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YJ59 DWU is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

YJ59 DWU is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is YJ59 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ59 DWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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