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YX54 DFE

2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Grey Petrol 505cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

26,451 mi
Last recorded26,451 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT16,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 DFE
MakeMicrocar
ModelMC1 Dynamic Hse CVT
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine505cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,451 miles

ALL brake discs badly worn and corroded. Recommend replacement

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 26,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

ALL brake discs badly worn and corroded. Recommend replacement

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,311 miles

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 25,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 13 Mar 2014 24,421 miles

DIGITAL SPEEDO FADING

REAR AXLE WEAK

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 24,421 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

DIGITAL SPEEDO FADING

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

REAR AXLE WEAK

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.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,863 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 20,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The dampers have been greased.

Fail 16 Feb 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

The dampers have been greased.

The rear brake discs are badly corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front sub-frame corroded

advise front wiper split

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes below expected efforts

Fail 5 Feb 2011 17,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

advise front sub-frame corroded

advise front wiper split

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

advise n/s/r and o/s/r service brakes below expected efforts

Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,684 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 14,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,045 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,254 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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YX54 DFE is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT in Grey with a 505cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX54 DFE, 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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YX54 DFE is a 2005 Microcar MC1 Dynamic Hse CVT, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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