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WA53 GZC

2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Bronze Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,495 mi
Last recorded16,495 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GZC
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,495 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,421 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 16,421 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 16,284 miles

there is a certain amount of "roughness" in the steering rack, but it is not considered excessive

Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,137 miles

O/S door check strap missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 16,085 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear beake discs pitted and worn

rear brake effort low

slight corrosion to offside front chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear sevice brake effort low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2009 15,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear sevice brake effort low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,860 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 15,780 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,693 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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WA53 GZC is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Bronze with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 GZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA53 GZC registered?

WA53 GZC is a 2004 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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The MOT history for WA53 GZC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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