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YK05 FJD

2005 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,242 mi
Last recorded17,242 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Microcar Mgo10,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 FJD
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,539 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 12,539 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 11,669 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 11,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating disc misshaped (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2015 10,420 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 10,417 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 8,823 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 8,823 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,060 miles

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 4,638 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 4,628 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 3,648 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 3,648 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,087 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 18,880 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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YK05 FJD is a 2005 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 10,458 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 YK05 FJD, 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 21 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK05 FJD registered?

YK05 FJD is a 2005 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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