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YJ57 HVB

2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,724 mi
Last recorded23,724 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT11,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 HVB
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 23,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front pipe joining pipe emitting fumes slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective mounting joining engine gear box perished bush movement in bush ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed light fraying on seat belt removed fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on space frame subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 23,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on front pipe joining pipe emitting fumes slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective mounting joining engine gear box perished bush movement in bush ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb inop replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed light fraying on seat belt removed fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on space frame subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washer jet poor flow unblocked washers (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 21,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 18,649 miles

COOLANT LEAK / RADIATOR

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 18,649 miles

COOLANT LEAK / RADIATOR

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SPARE WHEEL / STEEL WHEEL FITTED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 11,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 7,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 7,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 3,116 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 3,116 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 9,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 3,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 5,688 miles

imbalance on front brakes

wiper blade split

Fail 5 Nov 2012 5,684 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

imbalance on front brakes

wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 6,535 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 4,033 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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YJ57 HVB is a 2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 11,097 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 YJ57 HVB, 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 19 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ57 HVB is a 2007 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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