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SP53 EJY

2003 Mbk Nitro

Silver Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,831 mi
Last recorded11,831 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Mbk Nitro9,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 EJY
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 11,831 miles

Advise front disc slightly worn

Advise front suspensiom slightly corroded.

Advise rear suspensiom slighty corroded

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2010 11,697 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,218 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 10,161 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

after market exhaust fitted

some bodywork loose

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,407 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2008 8,386 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2007 6,860 miles

slight stiffness on head bearings

Fail 22 Mar 2007 6,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight stiffness on head bearings

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro?

Based on 4,190 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 154
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 134
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SP53 EJY is a 2003 Mbk Nitro in Silver with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 9,778 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 Mbk Nitro fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 EJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mbk Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 EJY registered?

SP53 EJY is a 2003 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is SP53 EJY safe to buy?

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