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WA61 DWX

2012 Microcar Mgo

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

34,200 mi
Last recorded34,200 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 Microcar Mgo17,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA61 DWX
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,200 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wiper blade torn on end

Fail 19 Sep 2018 34,108 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

wiper blade torn on end

Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,655 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 23,279 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 23,279 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,347 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 19,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WA61 DWX is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA61 DWX, 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.

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What year was WA61 DWX registered?

WA61 DWX is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is WA61 DWX safe to buy?

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