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YJ08 XYU

2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,518 mi
Last recorded18,518 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT10,908 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XYU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 18,518 miles

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

Nearside Front sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2024 18,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 17,440 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 15,426 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 12,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 8,117 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 4,915 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 2,336 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,389 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 30,114 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,338 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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YJ08 XYU is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 10,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 XYU, 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 18 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 YJ08 XYU registered?

YJ08 XYU is a 2008 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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