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YL05 XDR

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,203 mi
Last recorded48,203 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XDR
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 48,203 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 47,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight distortion to inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 47,875 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight distortion to inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,346 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

blow on exhaust

brake discs thin

front brake pads at limit

Pass 7 Dec 2022

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake discs and pads thin

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,619 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2013 43,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,609 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,215 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,470 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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YL05 XDR is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL05 XDR, 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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What year was YL05 XDR registered?

YL05 XDR is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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