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YJ11 DYU

2011 Microcar Mgo

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,151 mi
Last recorded13,151 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Microcar Mgo16,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 DYU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 13,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 13,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 11,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 11,488 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 10,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 8,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 8,796 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 7,982 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 7,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 6,746 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,571 miles

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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YJ11 DYU is a 2011 Microcar Mgo in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 16,946 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 YJ11 DYU, 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 15 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ11 DYU registered?

YJ11 DYU is a 2011 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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