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YJ05 UPG

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,353 mi
Last recorded34,353 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 UPG
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 34,353 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2012 27,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,140 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,734 miles

Oil leak

front bumper/grill loose

Fail 6 Oct 2011 18,734 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

front bumper/grill loose

Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,440 miles

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 10,092 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,829 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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YJ05 UPG is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 UPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ05 UPG registered?

YJ05 UPG is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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