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MK52 VZR

2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto

Silver Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

426,514 mi
Last recorded426,514 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto309,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VZR
MakeMetrocab
ModelMetrocab Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 426,514 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 421,539 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 421,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 412,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 399,706 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 388,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 376,515 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 376,496 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 367,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 355,498 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 343,495 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 341,540 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 327,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 316,451 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 314,587 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 299,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 292,039 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 282,665 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 282,658 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 266,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 249,953 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 239,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 223,368 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 220,457 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 220,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 201,760 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 201,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 199,993 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 199,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 183,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 174,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 155,348 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 125,188 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VZR is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto in Silver with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

MK52 VZR is a 2002 Metrocab Metrocab Auto, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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