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YJ12 GJY

2012 Microcar Mgo

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,931 mi
Last recorded19,931 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Microcar Mgo17,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 GJY
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 19,931 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 19,422 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 19,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 18,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 18,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 15,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 15,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 11,718 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,373 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 8,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 6,424 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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YJ12 GJY is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 17,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ12 GJY, 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 14 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ12 GJY registered?

YJ12 GJY is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YJ12 GJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 GJY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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