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FG02 BYU

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

8,381 mi
Last recorded8,381 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BYU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 8,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 8,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2019 8,336 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2018 8,265 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 8,264 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 8,262 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 8,262 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 8,080 miles

all springs corroded

all tyres badly perished

coolant hose clip detached/insecure

upper engine mount/dampener detached

Fail 8 Sep 2016 8,078 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all springs corroded

all tyres badly perished

coolant hose clip detached/insecure

front discs poor cond

upper engine mount/dampener detached

Pass 24 Aug 2015 7,610 miles

Engine has oil leak

Front brake disc's have a band of corrosion

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Aug 2015 7,606 miles

Fuel hose leaking pipe from near filler neck to tank (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine has oil leak

Front brake disc's have a band of corrosion

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2014 6,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,254 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,166 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,101 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 5,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 5,363 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 5,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 4,462 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 3,564 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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FG02 BYU is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 19,876 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 Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG02 BYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG02 BYU is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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