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FJ05 AKV

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,503 mi
Last recorded37,503 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT14,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 AKV
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

catalytic convertor missing

exhausts exits from nearside front bumper not standard fitment

rear axle corroded

rear seats not fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2013 37,394 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

exhausts exits from nearside front bumper not standard fitment

rear axle corroded

rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,486 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wishbones and rear axle showing some corrosion

steering rack showing slight wear

Fail 25 Jun 2012 34,334 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

corrosion showing in several places on front spaceframe and rear axle

n/s/r brake pipe showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,932 miles

o/s headlight no beam pattern

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,765 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,192 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 24,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 18,848 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside steering rack gaiter starting to split

rear seats removed

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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FJ05 AKV is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 14,954 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 SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ05 AKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ05 AKV is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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