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YJ54 ZVP

2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,730 mi
Last recorded21,730 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT15,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 ZVP
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,730 miles

Fan belt noisy

Front subframe and rear axle starting to corrode

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

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

Oil leak

Throttle pedal/mounting has slight free play

Fail 25 Jan 2012 21,730 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fan belt noisy

Front subframe and rear axle starting to corrode

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

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

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

Oil leak

Throttle pedal/mounting has slight free play

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,735 miles

Front discs worn/scored

N/S/F wheel bearing noisy

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

Service indicator illuminated

Unable to remove fuel cap

Fail 31 Jan 2011 21,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front discs worn/scored

N/S/F wheel bearing noisy

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

Service indicator illuminated

Unable to remove fuel cap

Pass 4 Feb 2010 959 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,714 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 17,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,227 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 17,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT?

Based on 8,060 MOT tests across 780 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
2,136
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 363
Steering rack gaiter split 345
parking brake recording little or no effort 312
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 266
brake recording little or no effort 212
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YJ54 ZVP is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 15,419 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 MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ54 ZVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ54 ZVP is a 2004 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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