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FJ59 FTA

2010 Microcar Mgo

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,085 mi
Last recorded39,085 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Microcar Mgo18,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 FTA
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 39,085 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 37,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,849 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil near side front (5.3.2 (b))

off side front outer drive shaft boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,332 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust slightly corroded

tail gate slightly faulty

Fail 12 Oct 2020 33,332 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

tail gate slightly faulty

Pass 10 Oct 2019 28,242 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 28,242 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 21,155 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 14,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 12,715 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 10,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 8,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 6,095 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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FJ59 FTA is a 2010 Microcar Mgo in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 18,250 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 Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ59 FTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ59 FTA registered?

FJ59 FTA is a 2010 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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