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YX05 CVL

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Blue Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,527 mi
Last recorded51,527 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 CVL
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 51,527 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 51,527 miles

Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,478 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,837 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,158 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,721 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 43,698 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,486 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,867 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2011 39,867 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 34,155 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,378 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 21,007 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 21,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,572 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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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YX05 CVL is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Blue with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX05 CVL, 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 YX05 CVL registered?

YX05 CVL is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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