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HY08 BMZ

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

19,762 mi
Last recorded19,762 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 BMZ
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 19,762 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 19,762 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 17,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 10,762 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 8,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 7,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 7,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 6,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 6,693 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 5,943 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 5,943 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 5,612 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 5,605 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 4,844 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 3,886 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 3,878 miles

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 2,527 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 2,525 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 1,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 4,267 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 4,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 3,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 2,061 miles

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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HY08 BMZ is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HY08 BMZ, 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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HY08 BMZ is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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