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WA05 DLU

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,364 mi
Last recorded2,364 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 DLU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 2,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 2,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 2,226 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 2,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 2,221 miles

Emissions not tested unadle to get reading from exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 672 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 1,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

OFFSIDE REAR DISC INNER FACE PITTED

Pass 12 Mar 2011 3 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,952 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 40,952 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 35,922 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 35,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WA05 DLU is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 WA05 DLU, 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 21 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 WA05 DLU registered?

WA05 DLU is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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