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PO53 OHX

2003 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

23,881 mi
Last recorded23,881 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Kymco Hipster12,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OHX
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 23,881 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 28,330 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested head light lens not facing u to get correct beam (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn swingarm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2019 22,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 21,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,535 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake light switch missing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 21,535 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swing arm pivot bush excessive play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released cable condition does not allow function (1.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake cable badly frayed snapped in rbt test (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake light switch missing

Pass 31 May 2013 15,654 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 15,213 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 12,850 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2010 9,970 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 8,139 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 8,139 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,596 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 7,596 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 6,945 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,147 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 6,147 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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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PO53 OHX is a 2003 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PO53 OHX, 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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PO53 OHX is a 2003 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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