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DX56 EFA

2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,267 mi
Last recorded2,267 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT12,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 EFA
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 2,267 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 2,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 1,915 miles

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

battery light staying on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 516 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,884 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 31,879 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2011 31,738 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

o/s front brake disc worn both rear discs corroded/worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,791 miles

all discs worn and corroed slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,794 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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DX56 EFA is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 12,704 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 DX56 EFA, 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 20 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX56 EFA is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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