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YN61 CJO

2011 Microcar Mgo

Silver Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

36,157 mi
Last recorded36,157 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Microcar Mgo16,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN61 CJO
MakeMicrocar
ModelMgo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 36,157 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 36,023 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,158 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2021 33,133 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 30,887 miles

heavy corrossion on centre silencer

slight corrossion on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2020 30,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

emissions not tested

heavy corrossion on centre silencer

slight corrossion on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2019 28,664 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 28,657 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,495 miles

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

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on front and rear suspension

rear seats have been removed

Fail 20 Aug 2018 26,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on front and rear suspension

rear seats have been removed

Pass 25 Aug 2017 23,360 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 23,360 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,857 miles

surface corrossion rear suspension

Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 11,982 miles

all brake discs corroding

left hand drive headlamps fitted with tape on lens

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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YN61 CJO is a 2011 Microcar Mgo in Silver with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YN61 CJO, 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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What year was YN61 CJO registered?

YN61 CJO is a 2011 Microcar Mgo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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