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HX56 OWC

2006 Microcar Mgo

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,332 mi
Last recorded12,332 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Microcar Mgo12,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 OWC
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,332 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 8,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 8,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 5,266 miles

all brake discs corroded

headlamps cloudy

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2015 4,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 2,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/s aim slightly low (adjuster faulty)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wiper blade split.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 2,908 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 1,145 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Oct 2012

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

wiper split but still clears screen

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,660 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2010 22,493 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 17,360 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 17,356 miles

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

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 OWC is a 2006 Microcar Mgo in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWC, 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.

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HX56 OWC is a 2006 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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