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YX05 CVU

2005 Microcar Mgo

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,956 mi
Last recorded52,956 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Microcar Mgo10,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 CVU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,956 miles

Corrosion to front brake pipes.

Corrosion to subframe.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,074 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 43,020 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,597 miles

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,597 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,571 miles

brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,142 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 24,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 18,490 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 CVU is a 2005 Microcar Mgo in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YX05 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 CVU registered?

YX05 CVU is a 2005 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is YX05 CVU safe to buy?

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