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MX53 UKF

2003 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,024 mi
Last recorded13,024 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Kymco Hipster12,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UKF
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 13,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 13,024 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2014 11,433 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 11,433 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 8,101 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front mudguard missing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 3,359 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,439 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010
Pass 20 Mar 2009 1,746 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,700 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 1,590 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 UKF is a 2003 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

MX53 UKF is a 2003 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is MX53 UKF safe to buy?

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