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HX57 AUJ

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

4,392 mi
Last recorded4,392 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 AUJ
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 4,392 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 4,314 miles

Axle fractured off side rear (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 1,226 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 1,226 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near side and off side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,330 miles

near side front tyre now close to limit of 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 30 Aug 2016 34,502 miles

both front tyres now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 11 Sep 2015 32,935 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 32,935 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working off side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,785 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 30,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,141 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 28,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2012 25,170 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 25,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 18,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front headlamp aim on lower limits

front tyres 2mm tread

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Fail 7 Feb 2011 18,159 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front headlamp aim on lower limits

front tyres 2mm tread

front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

slight front brake imbalance

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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HX57 AUJ is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 10,908 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 MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX57 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX57 AUJ is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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