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VX05 MXG

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,243 mi
Last recorded16,243 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT14,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 MXG
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic SE CVT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 16,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 16,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 8,147 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 7,534 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 6,735 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 5,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 3,959 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 2,407 miles

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 29 Feb 2012 881 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,222 miles

All 4 brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2011 15,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All 4 brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,934 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 12,848 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 10,031 miles

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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VX05 MXG is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 14,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX05 MXG, 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 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX05 MXG is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic SE CVT, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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