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VU51 GEK

2002 Microcar Mgo

White Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

19,088 mi
Last recorded19,088 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Microcar Mgo15,392 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 GEK
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 19,088 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front and rear subframes slightly corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 18,277 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion around steering rack (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 17,672 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 17,648 miles

Stop lamp not working all rear o/s n/s and hi level (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,523 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,467 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 14,516 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 14,473 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 13,673 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,699 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,684 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 9,698 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 30 Nov 2006 8,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 7,019 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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VU51 GEK is a 2002 Microcar Mgo in White with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 15,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU51 GEK, 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 24 years old, this Microcar Mgo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU51 GEK registered?

VU51 GEK is a 2002 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VU51 GEK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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