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MK52 VYU

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Grey Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

291,542 mi
Last recorded291,542 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VYU
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 291,542 miles

Diesel residue from fuel filler pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 267,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 245,372 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front slight play in idler arm

Pass 8 Nov 2016 226,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 224,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 204,469 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 204,469 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 186,156 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 186,088 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 176,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 176,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 172,700 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 160,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 147,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 147,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 139,467 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear number plate stained

Pass 8 Nov 2008

rear number plate stained

Pass 12 Nov 2007 102,333 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 88,620 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 88,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Metrocab Metrocab Auto?

Based on 5,980 MOT tests across 438 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
18,847
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
438
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 518
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 227
Registration plate lamp not working 197
wheel bearing has excessive play 179
Stop lamp not working 145
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MK52 VYU is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Grey with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 309,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Metrocab Metrocab Auto fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK52 VYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Metrocab Metrocab Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Metrocab Metrocab Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK52 VYU registered?

MK52 VYU is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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