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Y189 KUJ

2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,710 mi
Last recorded9,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto23,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 KUJ
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 9,710 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 90,702 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 9,490 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,202 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 9,155 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 8,979 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 8,765 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 8,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated. Bonnet catch faulty

Pass 8 May 2007 8,073 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,877 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 7,877 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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Y189 KUJ is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 23,147 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 Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y189 KUJ, 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 25 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 Y189 KUJ registered?

Y189 KUJ is a 2001 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y189 KUJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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