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VX08 KUO

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 KUO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020

Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded/Covered In Grease Or Material.

Exhaust Hanger Broken, But System Still Supported.

NSF Brake Hose Slightly Chaffed

Pass 29 Sep 2018

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 2,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured Broken in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jul 2017

engine noiesy

Pass 14 Jun 2016
Fail 2 Mar 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment n/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs cracked (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

slight lift in both front shocks

unable to test emiisons has engine start ratterling

Pass 7 Oct 2014 42,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,029 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 36,765 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front subframe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,116 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,335 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 22,334 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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VX08 KUO is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 10,908 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 Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 KUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX08 KUO registered?

VX08 KUO is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for VX08 KUO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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