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YB02 CUW

2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

14,982 mi
Last recorded14,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto19,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 CUW
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige SE Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 14,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 13,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 13,080 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 12,433 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 8,817 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 8,518 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 8,518 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 8,053 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 8,053 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 7,254 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 7,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 6,086 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 6,086 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

all fuel pipes cracked front to rear

engine light on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2007 4,767 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 4,767 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 3,241 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto?

Based on 1,308 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
1,714
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearing rough when rotated 50
brake recording little or no effort 43
Headlamp aim too low 42
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
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YB02 CUW is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 19,590 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is wheel bearing rough when rotated, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB02 CUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YB02 CUW is a 2002 Microcar Virgo Prestige SE Auto, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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