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YK12 DGO

2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT

Black Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,026 mi
Last recorded29,026 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT17,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 DGO
MakeMicrocar
ModelM-go Sxi CVT
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,026 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 29,018 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 28,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 28,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 28,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 26,456 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 26,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 9 Mar 2022 25,239 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,073 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 25,064 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 23,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,745 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,244 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,075 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,442 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 123,422 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Microcar M-go Sxi CVT?

Based on 1,305 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 18
brake binding 14
Headlamp aim too high 13
Steering rack gaiter split 13
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YK12 DGO is a 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT in Black with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 17,018 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 M-go Sxi CVT fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK12 DGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Microcar M-go Sxi CVT typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Microcar M-go Sxi CVT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK12 DGO is a 2012 Microcar M-go Sxi CVT, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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