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WA12 EWS

2012 Microcar Mgo

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,608 mi
Last recorded24,608 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Microcar Mgo17,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA12 EWS
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 24,608 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 24,608 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 23,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 22,839 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 22,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,087 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,458 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 20,682 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 20,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 20,223 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 19,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 17,209 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 17,209 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 14,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,162 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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WA12 EWS is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA12 EWS, 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 WA12 EWS registered?

WA12 EWS is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is WA12 EWS safe to buy?

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