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YN12 FPO

2012 Microcar Mgo

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,289 mi
Last recorded31,289 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Microcar Mgo17,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 FPO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,289 miles

Nearside DRL 50% not working / dim.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reduced reflectiveness. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2022 31,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside DRL 50% not working / dim.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Reduced reflectiveness. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,940 miles

N/S and O/S front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 28,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

N/S and O/S front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 23,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,028 miles

front brake inbalance

o/s parking brake weak

o/s/f brake slight binding

rear brake inbalance n/s/r slow

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,697 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 11,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YN12 FPO is a 2012 Microcar Mgo in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Microcar Mgo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 17,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN12 FPO, 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 14 years old, this Microcar Mgo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN12 FPO registered?

YN12 FPO is a 2012 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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