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HX56 LPY

2006 Microcar Mgo

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Microcar Mgo12,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 LPY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014
Fail 4 Sep 2014

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

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,653 miles

exhaust clamp broken at flexi joint

Fail 10 Sep 2013

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust clamp broken at flexi joint

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp at flexi-joint is broken, flexi-joint is damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,159 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 57,158 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,300 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 55,300 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,771 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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HX56 LPY is a 2006 Microcar Mgo in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 12,242 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 HX56 LPY, 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 20 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX56 LPY registered?

HX56 LPY is a 2006 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is HX56 LPY safe to buy?

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