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VX04 COU

2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,117 mi
Last recorded29,117 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto20,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 COU
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 29,117 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 28,930 miles

all brake discs rusty [lack of use

Pass 14 May 2010 25,994 miles

none cat test applied no vehical information / some pitting to n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake disks / n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake pads low

Fail 14 May 2010 25,990 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

none cat test applied no vehical information / some pitting to n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake disks / n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,366 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,770 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 18,111 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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VX04 COU is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 20,647 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 Virgo Prestige SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX04 COU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX04 COU is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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