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YJ10 MVY

2010 Microcar Mgo

Yellow Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,234 mi
Last recorded39,234 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Microcar Mgo18,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ10 MVY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 39,234 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seats missing cant check belts

Pass 7 Dec 2023 36,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,392 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,994 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 34,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 33,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,646 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 30,542 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,941 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,687 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 20,540 miles

Front exhaust rubber mounting broken

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 20,540 miles

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

Front exhaust rubber mounting broken

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

tested as quadracycle no cat fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2014 13,364 miles

tested as quadracycle

Pass 6 Aug 2013 10,647 miles

tested as quadracycle

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 MVY is a 2010 Microcar Mgo in Yellow with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

YJ10 MVY is a 2010 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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