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WA08 GVP

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

317 mi
Last recorded317 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 GVP
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 317 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 317 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position securing panel corroded (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016

Front body mounting areas corroded, more than 50% of mounts in acceptable condition

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blade deterioated

Fail 22 Jul 2016

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Front body mounting areas corroded, sufficient other mounts exist and are good order

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2015

digital speedo has parts of characters missing but works

front subframe has several areas of heavy corrosion

rear seats not present at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2015

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

digital speedo has parts of characters missing but works

front subframe has several areas of heavy corrosion

rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2014

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

osf body mount corroded under wheel arch

Fail 5 Aug 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

osf body mount corroded under wheel arch

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2013 8,620 miles

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

rear seats not present at time of test

Fail 26 Jul 2013

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front brake disc in poor condition

rear brake disc in poor condition

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 GVP is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WA08 GVP, 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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What year was WA08 GVP registered?

WA08 GVP is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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