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YX55 BNY

2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,771 mi
Last recorded30,771 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT13,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 BNY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 30,771 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 30,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working switch faulty (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake has tight spot

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,963 miles

battery loose but secure

Fail 11 Feb 2015 24,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose but secure

Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,235 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished and on 2mm

Fail 12 Feb 2014 19,235 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished and on 2mm

Pass 31 Jan 2013 13,441 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 13,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 11,615 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 11,615 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,309 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 9,308 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front wheel bearings are noisey

slight play in neraside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 7,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 6,576 miles

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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YX55 BNY is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 13,470 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 YX55 BNY, 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 20 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX55 BNY is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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