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CU08 FYC

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FYC
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tail gate not catching in lock postion (6.1.B.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust corrode and blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember broken and insurcure (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot worn and weak (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs cracked (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot worn and weak (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,786 miles

advise partial seizure to offside front shock absorber at time of test

advise slight play to nearside front upper shock absorber mount at time of test

advise slightly reduced braking effort to nearside rear footbrake at time of test ( new brakes fitted )

advise wiperblade slightly deteriated at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2014
Fail 25 Feb 2014

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 9,564 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 9,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 8,214 miles

advise slight play detected to both rear wheel bearings at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 6,605 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 6,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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CU08 FYC is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 10,908 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 Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU08 FYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU08 FYC is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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