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SY12 CNX

2012 Microcar Mgo

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

18,214 mi
Last recorded18,214 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Microcar Mgo17,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 CNX
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 18,214 miles

2nd hand instrument cluster fitted at 33086 miles,due to malfunction, hence mileage difference.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaiters slight deterioration (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 33,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slight deterioration, but keeping dirt out (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 28,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 28,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 24,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF, OSF and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers corroded NSF, OSF and OSR

Fail 15 Mar 2024 24,842 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NSR Brake disc fractured (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 145/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF, OSF, NSR and OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded NSF, OSF and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers corroded NSF, OSF and OSR

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR, OSR and OSF Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 24,695 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2022 24,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 24,057 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 23,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,424 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 23,420 miles

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

All coils springs corroded, front and rear.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 23,415 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

All coils springs corroded, front and rear.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,616 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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SY12 CNX is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 17,101 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 Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY12 CNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SY12 CNX is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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