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AE53 VWC

2003 Honda SCV100F-E

Silver Petrol 102cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,908 mi
Last recorded24,908 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda SCV100F-E8,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 VWC
MakeHonda
ModelSCV100F-E
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine102cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 24,908 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has repair to mounting

Pass 21 Sep 2021 24,749 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,912 miles

Engine is noisy.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 20,668 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 20,610 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 19,460 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,292 miles

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 16,456 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 16,456 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,398 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 12,182 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,072 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 11,060 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,609 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 8,064 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 8,065 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 5,213 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SCV100F-E?

Based on 1,327 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
1,299
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 62
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 28
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 28
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
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AE53 VWC is a 2003 Honda SCV100F-E in Silver with a 102cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Honda SCV100F-E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,048 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 Honda SCV100F-E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 62 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 VWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SCV100F-E typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SCV100F-E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE53 VWC registered?

AE53 VWC is a 2003 Honda SCV100F-E, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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