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FJ03 ENE

2003 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,376 mi
Last recorded16,376 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kymco Hipster12,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ENE
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,376 miles

Central Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 24 May 2019 16,370 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 26 May 2018 14,258 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2018 14,251 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain excessively tight it is so tight I am not able to check for wear! (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 12,902 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 12,899 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 11,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 11,426 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 9,085 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 9,083 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,004 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 3,761 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Kymco Hipster?

Based on 1,670 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,247
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Horn not working 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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FJ03 ENE is a 2003 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 12,494 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 Kymco Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 ENE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FJ03 ENE is a 2003 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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