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YJ59 DXE

2009 Microcar Mgo

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

19,594 mi
Last recorded19,594 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 DXE
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 19,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers sun visor not staying in secured position

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 19,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers sun visor not staying in secured position

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 18,994 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Fail 11 Dec 2023 18,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine undertray fitted limiting view of some components

Fail 8 Nov 2023 18,982 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 18,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 18,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 17,374 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 16,713 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 14,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 10,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 6,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 6,728 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 4,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 2,546 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 1,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 1,279 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 1 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012

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 DXE is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ59 DXE, 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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YJ59 DXE is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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