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FY03 VKC

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,537 mi
Last recorded26,537 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VKC
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 26,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

battery lose and insecure

brake pipe under bonnet starting to go rusty

off side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 26,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all discs in poor condition

both exhaust rubbers detiorated but supporting exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,487 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,565 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 22,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,477 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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FY03 VKC is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 VKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY03 VKC registered?

FY03 VKC is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is FY03 VKC safe to buy?

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