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YJ09 FBU

2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,357 mi
Last recorded36,357 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT9,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 FBU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 36,357 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system both front clamps corroded

parking brake only just making minimum required effort

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,988 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just making minimum required effort

Fail 26 Jun 2019 34,975 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just making minimum required effort

Pass 29 Jun 2018 32,524 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across beam (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 32,510 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 29,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various+covered with grease,,,unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake making only minimum required effort

Fail 13 Jun 2017 29,654 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various+covered with grease,,,unable to fully inspect (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across beam (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake making only minimum required effort

Pass 20 Jun 2016 26,523 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,284 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 24,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,796 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,427 miles

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

front & rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 18,427 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front & rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 17,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,823 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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YJ09 FBU is a 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,936 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 YJ09 FBU, 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 17 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ09 FBU is a 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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