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FJ12 PYW

2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

28,777 mi
Last recorded28,777 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT17,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 PYW
MakeMicrocar
ModelM-go Sxi CVT
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 28,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 28,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 28,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 28,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 28,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 26,781 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,022 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 25,019 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 25,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 22,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 22,821 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 21,028 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 21,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 18,609 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 16,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 14,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 12,388 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 12,335 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 8,578 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 8,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Microcar M-go Sxi CVT?

Based on 1,305 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
brake binding 14
Headlamp aim too high 13
Steering rack gaiter split 13
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FJ12 PYW is a 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 17,018 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 M-go Sxi CVT fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ12 PYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar M-go Sxi CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Microcar M-go Sxi CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ12 PYW is a 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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