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YJ12 GKG

2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT

Gold Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,754 mi
Last recorded13,754 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT17,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 GKG
MakeMicrocar
ModelM-go Sxi CVT
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 13,754 miles

Front Bumper Loose, not likely to detatch

Fail 7 May 2026 13,715 miles

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

Front Bumper Loose, not likely to detatch

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat Backrest Missing

Pass 14 May 2025 9,911 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 9,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fluid on outside of steering gaiter. Unable to determine what fluid. Advise getting checked

Pass 14 May 2024 5,991 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2023 2,964 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 1,693 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 1,693 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 1,180 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 1,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 469 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 304 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 2,674 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 2,673 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 5,655 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar M-go Sxi CVT?

Based on 1,305 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
brake binding 14
Headlamp aim too high 13
Steering rack gaiter split 13
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YJ12 GKG is a 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT in Gold with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 17,018 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 M-go Sxi CVT fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ12 GKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar M-go Sxi CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Microcar M-go Sxi CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ12 GKG is a 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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