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MV04 EVU

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,280 mi
Last recorded10,280 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT15,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 EVU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 10,280 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 brake discs light surface corrosion/pitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012
Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,022 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust clamp missing but no emission leaks detected!

rear axle has signs of corrosion!!

Fail 6 Feb 2012 24,016 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front exhaust clamp missing but no emission leaks detected!

rear axle has signs of corrosion!!

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs have signs of uneaven wear and rusting!!

nearside front brake disc has signs of uneaven wear!!

Fail 17 Feb 2011 22,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs have signs of uneaven wear and rusting!!

nearside front brake disc has signs of uneaven wear!!

Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,179 miles

front tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 19 Feb 2009 21,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,539 miles

cut on fuel pipe but not leaking

slight corrosion on rear discs

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT?

Based on 1,698 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,958
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 80
Steering rack gaiter split 71
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
wheel bearing rough when rotated 54
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 47
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MV04 EVU is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 15,705 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 SE CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV04 EVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MV04 EVU is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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