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YJ09 FAU

2009 Microcar Mgo

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,302 mi
Last recorded8,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Microcar Mgo13,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 FAU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 8,302 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 9,302 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 ()

Pass 8 Apr 2022 7,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 7,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 7,590 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 7,586 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 7,586 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 7,282 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 7,282 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 6,335 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 5,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 5,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 4,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 4,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 3,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 3,930 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 3,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 3,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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YJ09 FAU is a 2009 Microcar Mgo in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 13,948 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 Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ09 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ09 FAU registered?

YJ09 FAU is a 2009 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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