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YK05 DUY

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

White Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

18,309 mi
Last recorded18,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT14,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 DUY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 18,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2012 18,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 14,954 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 14,954 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,118 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2010 14,118 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2009 11,534 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 11,534 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 8,713 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2008 8,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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YK05 DUY is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in White with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 14,954 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 MC1 Dynamic SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK05 DUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK05 DUY is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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