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CV55 FAO

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,750 mi
Last recorded18,750 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 FAO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside front and offside front tyre tread depth less than 3mm

nearside front and offside front tyres have age cracks

nearside front battery tray has corrosion

nearside mirror missing

offside rear brake pipe has corrosion

offside rear tyres has age cracks

Fail 19 Aug 2014 18,750 miles

Centre Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Outer Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

nearside front and offside front tyre tread depth less than 3mm

nearside front and offside front tyres have age cracks

nearside front battery tray has corrosion

nearside mirror missing

offside rear brake pipe has corrosion

offside rear tyres has age cracks

Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,307 miles

1 high leval brake light bulb not working

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 14,307 miles

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

1 high leval brake light bulb not working

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 May 2011 14,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

battery tray corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,266 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,031 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 8,504 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 8,389 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CV55 FAO is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 CV55 FAO, 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 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV55 FAO is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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