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PN03 TCK

2003 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,724 mi
Last recorded24,724 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Kymco Hipster12,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 TCK
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2014 24,724 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 21,191 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 21,191 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,615 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 16,595 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 15,803 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 15,722 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,081 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,881 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 12,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,734 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 10,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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))

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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PN03 TCK is a 2003 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PN03 TCK, 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 PN03 TCK registered?

PN03 TCK is a 2003 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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