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VX12 HJN

2012 Microcar Mgo

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,034 mi
Last recorded29,034 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Microcar Mgo17,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 HJN
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 29,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 29,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 27,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 27,243 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,044 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 24,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,133 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 20,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,470 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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VX12 HJN is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 17,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Microcar Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX12 HJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX12 HJN registered?

VX12 HJN is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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The MOT history for VX12 HJN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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