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AO03 UTK

2003 Honda City Express

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,750 mi
Last recorded14,750 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda City Express10,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UTK
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 14,750 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 12,748 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 11,100 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 10,367 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 10,367 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 8,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 8,966 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 8,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 7,442 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 6,218 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 4,802 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

front brake hose end slightly corroding

front tyre perishing and cracking in centre of tread and sidewalls not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Pass 5 Dec 2012 3,771 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre perishing inbetween tread not deep enough to exspose ply cords

rear shock absorber stem slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 3,359 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 3,359 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 2,863 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 2,466 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 1,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 1,458 miles

How Reliable is the Honda City Express?

Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 341
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 209
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 177
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 169
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 144
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AO03 UTK is a 2003 Honda City Express in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 10,128 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 City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 UTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Express typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 23 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 UTK is a 2003 Honda City Express, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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