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KE57 DRO

2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

21,805 mi
Last recorded21,805 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT11,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE57 DRO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 21,805 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 21,783 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps plastic covers have traffic film on them reducing light output. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 17,714 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 17,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 14,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 12,045 miles

offside front chassis rail corroded not prescribed area

Pass 26 Feb 2016 9,239 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 9,239 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 8,460 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 8,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 5,187 miles

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

rear exhaust showing corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2014 5,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust showing corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2013 2,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 22,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Fail 3 Oct 2012 22,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,423 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 17,423 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

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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KE57 DRO is a 2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 11,097 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 KE57 DRO, 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 19 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE57 DRO registered?

KE57 DRO is a 2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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