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YJ09 VAA

2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,891 mi
Last recorded13,891 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT9,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ09 VAA
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 13,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 13,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 9,868 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2017 9,807 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 5,679 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 427 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,943 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 25,940 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,239 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 18,236 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

offside front strut top bearing siezed

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 VAA is a 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2009 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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