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WA59 ESO

2010 Microcar Mgo

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Microcar Mgo18,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA59 ESO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 49,078 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 44,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,655 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 34,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer slight split in cv gaiter

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 29,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 29,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 24,772 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 19,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 17,386 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 17,228 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 9,615 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 9,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 6,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 4,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 3,160 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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WA59 ESO is a 2010 Microcar Mgo in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 18,250 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 WA59 ESO, 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 16 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA59 ESO registered?

WA59 ESO is a 2010 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 January 2010.

Is WA59 ESO safe to buy?

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