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AE56 OTM

2006 Microcar Mgo

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,216 mi
Last recorded25,216 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Microcar Mgo12,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 OTM
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 25,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 25,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions not tested

oil leak

no brakes/brakes not tested

Pass 15 Nov 2021 17,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front flexi exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2021 17,360 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 17,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 16,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 15,880 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 15,875 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 15,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + slightly corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear on inner face (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake has slightly low effort foot and hand

Pass 24 Oct 2016 15,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + slightly deteriorated and corroded at front (7.1.2)

offside hand brake has slightly low effort

Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,448 miles

offside rear foot and hand brake recording slightly low effort

Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,843 miles

no side repeaters fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wing slightly insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2014 13,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front wing slightly insecure

no side repeaters fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,769 miles

all tyre close to legal limit

n/s/f wing panel mount loose

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

no side repeators fitted

o/s/f brake disk corroded

oil staining on block and gearbox

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2013 12,769 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyre close to legal limit

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wing panel mount loose

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

no side repeators fitted

o/s/f brake disk corroded

oil staining on block and gearbox

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,499 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 10,164 miles

o/s/f brake disk poor

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 10,156 miles

Offside 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)

o/s/f brake disk poor

oil staining on gear box and sump

side repeator lights not fitted

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 8,268 miles

both rear brakes noisey upon application

front and rear brake disks poor

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

slight blow from exhaust flex pipe joint

Fail 27 Oct 2010 8,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brakes noisey upon application

front and rear brake disks poor

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

oil staining on sump

slight blow from exhaust flex pipe joint

slight play in both front shockers

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Oct 2009 6,035 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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AE56 OTM is a 2006 Microcar Mgo in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 12,242 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 AE56 OTM, 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 20 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 OTM is a 2006 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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