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HX53 WRA

2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,750 mi
Last recorded39,750 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 WRA
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 39,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 38,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 38,543 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 36,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 36,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,266 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 32,266 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,553 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 31,553 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,714 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,116 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,275 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,950 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,898 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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HX53 WRA is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 20,647 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 Virgo Prestige SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 WRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX53 WRA is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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