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YK05 DVC

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

12,006 mi
Last recorded12,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 DVC
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 12,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 11,720 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 10,170 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 10,170 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 8,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 5,927 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 3,898 miles

various tyres perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 2,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 28 Jul 2016 2,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 27 Jul 2016 2,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front and rear brake pipes coated in grease

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 1,799 miles

o/s front, n/s rear and o/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 1,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system coorded

front brake discs and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 1,216 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system coorded

front brake discs and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,440 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 20,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Aug 2011 19,748 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Jul 2011 19,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Jul 2010 19,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 19,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 18,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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YK05 DVC is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 YK05 DVC, 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 21 years old, this Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK05 DVC is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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