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YJ12 GKA

2012 Microcar Mgo

White Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,752 mi
Last recorded26,752 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Microcar Mgo17,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 GKA
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 26,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 26,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,721 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 22,377 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 22,371 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 21,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 19,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 18,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 15,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 11,411 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 GKA is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in White with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GKA, 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 GKA registered?

YJ12 GKA is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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