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YJ57 HVL

2007 Microcar Mgo

Red Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,982 mi
Last recorded8,982 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Microcar Mgo11,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 HVL
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 8,982 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 5 Feb 2018 8,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 9 Feb 2017 7,018 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 6,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s f brake disc cracked (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2016 2,302 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 1,053 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 1,053 miles

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 30,378 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,911 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,586 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 20,865 miles

How Reliable is the Microcar Mgo?

Based on 4,831 MOT tests across 425 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,660
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 106
Steering rack gaiter split 103
parking brake recording little or no effort 82
wheel bearing rough when rotated 67
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 63
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YJ57 HVL is a 2007 Microcar Mgo in Red with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 11,400 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 Mgo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ57 HVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar Mgo typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ57 HVL registered?

YJ57 HVL is a 2007 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 3 November 2007.

Is YJ57 HVL safe to buy?

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