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AU05 ENY

2005 Taishan Commuter

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,477 mi
Last recorded2,477 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Taishan Commuter2,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ENY
MakeTaishan
ModelCommuter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,477 miles

Slight play in front engine bush

Fail 25 Jul 2012 2,453 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 723 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 355 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 355 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

How Reliable is the Taishan Commuter?

Based on 445 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 26
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 24
Headlamp aim too low 17
suspension has inadequate damping effect. 15
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AU05 ENY is a 2005 Taishan Commuter in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Taishan Commuter models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 2,046 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 Taishan Commuter fails its MOT is brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 ENY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Taishan Commuter typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Taishan Commuter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU05 ENY registered?

AU05 ENY is a 2005 Taishan Commuter, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is AU05 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 ENY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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