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YX05 CVO

2005 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

3,817 mi
Last recorded3,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Microcar Mgo10,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 CVO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 3,817 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 3,817 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 3,817 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak dripping on exhaust..risk of fire ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016
Pass 25 Sep 2015
Fail 22 Sep 2015

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014
Fail 23 Jul 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 39,195 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2011 39,195 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 38,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,387 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,873 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 32,873 miles

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

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

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 27 Nov 2007 15,597 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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YX05 CVO is a 2005 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX05 CVO, 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 YX05 CVO registered?

YX05 CVO is a 2005 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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