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YJ10 MVU

2010 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,690 mi
Last recorded33,690 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Microcar Mgo18,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ10 MVU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 33,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 31,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 31,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 29,850 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 29,809 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,781 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 46,626 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 46,582 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,034 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 45,033 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 27,891 miles

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

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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YJ10 MVU is a 2010 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 18,250 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 YJ10 MVU, 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 16 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ10 MVU registered?

YJ10 MVU is a 2010 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 17 July 2010.

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