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AO03 UTL

2003 Honda SZX50X-1

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,808 mi
Last recorded13,808 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Honda SZX50X-110,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UTL
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50X-1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 13,808 miles

front tyre low pressure, leaking on rim

Fail 29 Apr 2015 13,794 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front tyre low pressure, leaking on rim

Pass 20 May 2014 12,413 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 12,404 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 11,156 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 11,156 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 7,099 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 May 2012 7,099 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 5,975 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 3,953 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 3,953 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 1,935 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 1,935 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 1,598 miles

Battery Needed

Pass 8 May 2006 1,249 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50X-1?

Based on 1,542 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,041
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 81
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 72
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 37
Tyre tread not clearly visible 25
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
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AO03 UTL is a 2003 Honda SZX50X-1 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Honda SZX50X-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 10,346 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 SZX50X-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 UTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50X-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SZX50X-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 UTL is a 2003 Honda SZX50X-1, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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