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YJ12 GKE

2012 Microcar Mgo

Green Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,211 mi
Last recorded20,211 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 GKE
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 20,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 19,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 19,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

various areas of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Sep 2022 18,188 miles

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

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

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

Various areas of surface corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2021 17,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 16,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 15,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,922 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 7,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 6,072 miles

Centre Exhaust Rubber Split and Front Wiper Smear

Pass 21 Jul 2015 4,320 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 GKE is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in Green with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

YJ12 GKE is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is YJ12 GKE safe to buy?

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