MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebars bent
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebars bent
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on not working (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
fuel cap seal deteriorated
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
handle bars bent
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
handle bars bent
Handle bars slightly bent.Nut missing on right hand silencer.
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Handle bars slightly bent.Nut missing on right hand silencer.
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Kymco Hipster?
Based on 1,670 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN53 HCG is a 2003 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 FN53 HCG, 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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FN53 HCG is a 2003 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 3 December 2003.
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