Pass rate, every year
75.8% Around average
161 tests across 2 model years, 2012–2013.
−5.2 pts vs the national average
Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT Pass Rate & Official DVSA Failure Statistics
Best year to buy
2012 78.1%
The strongest of the 2 years on record. See the 2012 page →
Worst year to buy
2013 74.2%
3.9 points below the 2012 peak. See the 2013 page →
The Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT pass rate is 75.8%, −5.2 percentage points below the UK average. That is 161 DVSA MOT tests recorded between 2012 and 2013. This page lists the most common Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT failures by category, names the best and worst model years, and finishes with a pre-MOT checklist you can run at home.
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Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT History and Failure Rates vs UK National Average
The Microcar M-Go Sxi passed on its first attempt in 70.2%, and its overall record sits −5.2 percentage points below the national average for all cars. These figures come from every recorded DVSA MOT test for the Microcar M-Go Sxi in the 2023–2025 data: 161 tests across 2 model years (2012–2013). A test still carries exactly one pass or fail verdict.
| Measure | This model |
|---|---|
| Tests analysed | 161 |
| Overall pass rate | 75.8% |
| Passed on first attempt | 70.2% |
| Average mileage at test | 24,253 mi |
| Model years covered | 2012–2013 (2 years) |
| Versus UK national average | −5.2 pts below |
Figures are computed from every recorded DVSA test for this model in the 2023–2025 data.
Most Common Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT Problems by Failure Category
Every MOT failure a tester records belongs to one inspection section of the DVSA manual. For the Microcar M-Go Sxi, the Brakes section leads the record — the breakdown below shows where the recorded failures cluster, then the exact strings behind the three biggest sections.
| Inspection section | Share of failures |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 46% |
| Steering | 18% |
| Suspension | 12% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7% |
| Visibility | 5% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4% |
Shares are over the Microcar M-Go Sxi's recorded defect strings, merged across its year pages.
Brakes
Around 46% of the recorded Microcar M-Go Sxi failures fall in the Brakes section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Service brake imbalance across an axle" (5.0%), "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" (3.1%), "Flexible brake hoses slightly chafed" (1.9%) among the Microcar M-Go Sxi's brakes faults.
Steering
Around 18% of the recorded Microcar M-Go Sxi failures fall in the Steering section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (2.5%), "Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt" (1.9%), "Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt" (1.9%) among the Microcar M-Go Sxi's steering faults.
Suspension
Around 12% of the recorded Microcar M-Go Sxi failures fall in the Suspension section of the MOT inspection manual. Testers recorded "Ball joint excessively worn" (2.5%), "Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak" (1.9%) among the Microcar M-Go Sxi's suspension faults.
Top Recorded Microcar M-Go Sxi DVSA MOT Test Statistics & Defect Descriptions
The descriptions below are the exact DVSA failure strings testers recorded most often for the Microcar M-Go Sxi, each with how many of the model's 161 tests it was noted on.
- "Service brake imbalance across an axle" (Major) — noted on about 8 Microcar M-Go Sxi tests, 5.0% of the model's MOT record.
- "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" (Major) — noted on about 5 Microcar M-Go Sxi tests, 3.1% of the model's MOT record.
- "Ball joint excessively worn" (Major) — noted on about 4 Microcar M-Go Sxi tests, 2.5% of the model's MOT record.
- "Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (Major) — noted on about 4 Microcar M-Go Sxi tests, 2.5% of the model's MOT record.
- "Flexible brake hoses slightly chafed" (Minor) — noted on about 3 Microcar M-Go Sxi tests, 1.9% of the model's MOT record.
- "Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt" (Minor) — noted on about 3 Microcar M-Go Sxi tests, 1.9% of the model's MOT record.
Best and Worst Microcar M-Go Sxi Model Years by Pass Rate
The strongest Microcar M-Go Sxi model year on record is 2012 (78.1% across 64 tests), and the weakest is 2013 (74.2%). The gap between them is 3.9 points. Years with fewer than 50 recorded tests are excluded, so these are the years with enough MOT history to mean something.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 M-Go Sxi | 97 | 74.2% |
| 2012 M-Go Sxi | 64 | 78.1% |
Newest model year first. Only years with at least 50 recorded tests are listed.
Pre-MOT Inspection Checklist for Microcar M-Go Sxi Owners
These checks follow this Microcar M-Go Sxi's own most-recorded failure strings, starting with what a tester is most likely to flag on a Microcar M-Go Sxi.
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the suspension joints — “ball joint excessively worn”
With the car parked on level ground, rock the top of each front wheel in and out while someone watches the suspension arm. Clunks, or rubber boots split and greasy, are what testers record here.
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the steering — “steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”
With the wheels straight, rock the steering wheel gently with the engine off — more than about an inch of free play before the wheels move is worth investigating. Split rack gaiters are cheap to replace and commonly recorded.
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the brake pipes — “flexible brake hoses slightly chafed”
Brake pipes run under the car, usually in front of the rear wheels. Flaking or crusty metal is what fails; a light dusting of surface rust does not. Worth asking a garage to look while it is on a ramp.
Derived from the DVSA failure strings testers recorded for the Microcar M-Go Sxi. A check that finds nothing means the item is likely fine, not that the test is guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions: Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT & Reliability
What is the Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT pass rate?
75.8% of the 161 recorded Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT tests ended in a pass, −5.2 percentage points below the national average. 70.2% of those passed on the first attempt.
Which Microcar M-Go Sxi model years pass the MOT most often?
2012 is the strongest Microcar M-Go Sxi year on record at 78.1%, while 2013 is the weakest at 74.2%. The year-by-year table below lists every model year with at least 50 recorded tests.
What are the most common Microcar M-Go Sxi MOT failures?
The most recorded Microcar M-Go Sxi failures are "Service brake imbalance across an axle" and "Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements" — together around 8% of tests, mostly in the Brakes section.