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YJ61 GZS

2011 Microcar Mgo

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,040 mi
Last recorded30,040 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Microcar Mgo16,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 GZS
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 30,040 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured Engine subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured And heavily corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly insecure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 26,858 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Dec 2024 26,631 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 22,615 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 22,614 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 18,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 18,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 16,693 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 16,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 15,202 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 13,898 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 13,884 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 12,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 11,670 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 9,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 8,784 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 6,582 miles

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside oil leak from diff

no rear seats fitted so unable to check

Fail 8 Sep 2015 6,582 miles

Horn not working horn inop (1.6.2a)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Offside oil leak from diff

no rear seats fitted so unable to check

Pass 30 Sep 2014 5,124 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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YJ61 GZS is a 2011 Microcar Mgo in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 16,946 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 YJ61 GZS, 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 15 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ61 GZS is a 2011 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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