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YJ53 KTV

2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,712 mi
Last recorded31,712 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto19,423 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 KTV
MakeMicrocar
ModelVirgo Prestige Hse Auto
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,795 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 28,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear subframes heavy in surface corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 28,610 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear subframes heavy in surface corrosion, efficient at time of test.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,659 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 24,017 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 18,933 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,713 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto?

Based on 3,162 MOT tests across 360 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
1,768
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
360
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 107
Headlamp aim too low 91
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 88
brake disc excessively pitted 76
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YJ53 KTV is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 19,423 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 Virgo Prestige Hse Auto fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 KTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 KTV is a 2003 Microcar Virgo Prestige Hse Auto, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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