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FX12 GZR

2012 Microcar Mgo

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,453 mi
Last recorded40,453 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Microcar Mgo17,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 GZR
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 40,453 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

charging lamp on

suspect wear in engine mounts

Fail 27 May 2026 40,452 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

charging lamp on

suspect wear in engine mounts

Pass 16 Jun 2025 38,744 miles

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

charging lamp on

Fail 5 Jun 2025 38,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

charging lamp on

Pass 22 Apr 2024 36,607 miles

charging lamp on

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 34,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside both tyres getting low inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad

charging lamp on

exhaust flexi poor

Fail 19 Apr 2023 34,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements out of balance (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements out of balance (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside both tyres getting low inner edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad

Rear seats not in use

charging lamp on

exhaust flexi poor

unable to gain entry through tailgate,satisfactory inspection carried out over rear seats

Pass 21 May 2022 32,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to get low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad

Fail 9 May 2022 32,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle dont increase at same rate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle dont increase at same rate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to get low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad

Pass 4 May 2021 30,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides,nearside quite bad

Fail 29 Apr 2021 30,161 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements very low reading (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides,nearside quite bad

Pass 21 May 2020 28,618 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 28,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside daytime driving light adrift from fixing

Pass 20 May 2019 26,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 26,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 23,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cross axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2018 23,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite bad

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both cross axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front wheels not binding,but tighter than normal

Pass 18 May 2017 20,063 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 20,063 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 16,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 11,686 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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FX12 GZR is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 17,101 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 FX12 GZR, 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 14 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX12 GZR is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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