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FX12 GZZ

2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,801 mi
Last recorded18,801 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT17,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 GZZ
MakeMicrocar
ModelM-go Sxi CVT
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 18,801 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion 1 end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

Pass 19 Jul 2024 18,549 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drl slightly loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 1 end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2023 18,224 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drl slightly loose,wont fall off

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 1 end (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

Fail 17 Jul 2023 18,216 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front drl slightly loose,wont fall off

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded 1 end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

Pass 22 Jul 2022 17,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

rear seats not in use

Pass 9 Jul 2021 16,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms both sides showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

Fail 9 Jul 2021 16,360 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements brakes out of balance,dont increase at same rate (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms both sides showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

Pass 31 Jul 2020 14,668 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

Fail 31 Jul 2020 14,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 155 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

charging lamp on

Pass 20 Apr 2019 12,591 miles

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

charging lamp on

Fail 20 Apr 2019 12,591 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

charging lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2018 10,751 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 10,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 8,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 7,418 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,760 miles

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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FX12 GZZ is a 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX12 GZZ, 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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FX12 GZZ is a 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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