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WA08 GVG

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

279,016 mi
Last recorded279,016 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 GVG
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 279,016 miles

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

Exhaust corroded front

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 22,652 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded front

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 20,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 20,664 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,967 miles

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

Front bumper top mounts broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs corroded

filler pipe rubber deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,388 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe rubber deteriorated ()

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired play on sliders. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 17,386 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe rubber deteriorated ()

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired play on sliders. (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,273 miles

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

brake master cylinder slight weep

exhaust corroded

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2016 13,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,748 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 5,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 May 2013 14,993 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

fuel hose resting on brake pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,920 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,265 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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WA08 GVG is a 2008 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA08 GVG, 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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WA08 GVG is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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