Microcar Mc1 Dynamic Hse CVT (2006)

138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.7% first-time pass rate

2006 Microcar Mc1 Dynamic Hse CVT

CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2006 Microcar Mc1 Dynamic Hse CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2006 Microcar MC1 is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 74.7% against the national 80%, and a concerning 28.3% of vehicles in this cohort having recorded dangerous defects at some point. That's a red flag for safety-critical failures, so a pre-purchase inspection is essential if you're considering one.

The median mileage of only 14,168 miles suggests these are lightly used city cars, yet they're still averaging 2.49 failures and 10.5 advisories per test—pointing to age-related wear rather than high-mileage abuse. Before buying, insist on a full independent MOT history check and budget for immediate attention to any advisories, as this model's track record shows problems tend to accumulate.

Below average reliability 5.3% below UK average
74.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
14,168
typical mileage
8,575–22,888 middle half
28.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
2.49
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2006 Microcar Mc1 Dynamic Hse CVT

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 28.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Microcar Mc1 Dynamic Hse CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

8,575
low mileage
14,168
typical
22,888
high mileage

Half of all 2006 Microcar Mc1 Dynamic Hse CVT vehicles fall between 8,575 and 22,888 miles.

2006 Microcar Mc1 Dynamic Hse CVT — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (15% of peak).

82 12 2014 2022

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.

MOT History Averages

9.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
2.49
Avg failures per vehicle
10.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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