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2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
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23,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Undertray insecure broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no Effort (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Pads Low
Coil Springs Corroded
Front Headlights deteriorated but still showing correct beam image
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure taped up (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front Shockers have no damping effect but not leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))
Subframe corroded poor condition
Both Front Coil Springs Corroded
Front Discs corroded, worn
Steering Joint has play in rack, but within limits
Vehicle has pull to the left on brake test, imbalance, advise tracking looked at
suspension arms corroded
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Both Front Coil Springs Corroded
Brake Pipe Under bonnet to Offside Corroded / Greased in places , advise replacement
Front Discs corroded, worn
Park brake effort only just met
Steering Joint has play in rack, but within limits
suspension arms corroded
Front wheel bearings have slight play
Steering has slight free play at the wheel
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearings have slight play
Steering has slight free play at the wheel
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)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?
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VX08 KUP is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 KUP, 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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VX08 KUP is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 14 March 2008.
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