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VX08 KUP

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,007 mi
Last recorded23,007 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 KUP
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 23,007 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 22,018 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 17,493 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 12,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 7,558 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 7,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 7,510 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 4,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 4,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 3,369 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Steering has slight free play at the wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2017 3,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 27,073 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)

Fail 16 May 2014 27,031 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 22,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,396 miles

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 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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