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YJ56 GKU

2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,004 mi
Last recorded37,004 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT12,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 GKU
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,004 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 37,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 17,147 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,716 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,670 miles

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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YJ56 GKU is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 12,704 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 YJ56 GKU, 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 20 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ56 GKU registered?

YJ56 GKU is a 2006 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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The MOT history for YJ56 GKU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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