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FX05 FDF

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,955 mi
Last recorded6,955 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT14,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 FDF
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 6,955 miles

advanced corrosion, front mounting

Fail 15 Feb 2017 6,947 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty no lights working (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced corrosion, front mounting

Pass 23 Feb 2016 6,386 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 6,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 6,377 miles

Axle beam cracked rear marked (2.5.A.5a)

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)

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 3,613 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 3,594 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 4 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 4 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 25,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2013 25,858 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 25,542 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,294 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 13,292 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,959 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 10,958 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 8,732 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 8,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

surface corrosion on rear discs

Pass 13 Feb 2008 8,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FX05 FDF is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FX05 FDF, 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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What year was FX05 FDF registered?

FX05 FDF is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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