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YJ59 TRV

2009 Microcar Mgo

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,780 mi
Last recorded22,780 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 TRV
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 22,780 miles

Non- cat car tested as pre 1971. Due to being able to use on motorcycle licence.

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower shock clamp loose. Bolt requires tightening.

Pass 16 Apr 2025 21,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from windscreen ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 17,432 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 17,419 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 13,843 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 9,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 9,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,146 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,844 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 33,185 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 23,624 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 19,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 14,727 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 TRV is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 TRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ59 TRV registered?

YJ59 TRV is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YJ59 TRV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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