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YJ05 UPK

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,070 mi
Last recorded7,070 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 UPK
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 7,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 5 May 2022 7,061 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 4,749 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 3,658 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 11 Jan 2018 3,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 3 Jan 2017 592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 35 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,145 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 32,145 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,261 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 31,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 28,382 miles

condition of both front tyres borderline

hand brake travel high

security of battery

Fail 10 May 2010 28,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

condition of both front tyres borderline

hand brake travel high

security of battery

Pass 13 May 2009 26,203 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,583 miles

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 UPK is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPK, 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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YJ05 UPK is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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