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WA53 GZL

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,981 mi
Last recorded22,981 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GZL
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 22,981 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 20,202 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 18,167 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 16,659 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe and rear axle starting to corrode

Offside door check strap broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper split

Split in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,093 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 15,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,440 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 14,440 miles

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

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

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,545 miles

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 GZL is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZL, 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 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 GZL is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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