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MX53 UJY

2003 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,494 mi
Last recorded12,494 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kymco Hipster12,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UJY
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 12,494 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016
Fail 21 May 2016

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm has excessive lateral movement (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2015 8,949 miles

center stand insecure

Fail 23 May 2015 8,949 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

center stand insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,128 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 8,128 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2007 7,547 miles

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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MX53 UJY is a 2003 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX53 UJY, 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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What year was MX53 UJY registered?

MX53 UJY is a 2003 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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