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WA03 GOJ

2003 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,877 mi
Last recorded32,877 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Kymco Hipster12,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 GOJ
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2018 32,877 miles

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength rear brake cable fitted incorrectly (3.1.5)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 29,651 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 19,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,103 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 7,043 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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WA03 GOJ is a 2003 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WA03 GOJ, 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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WA03 GOJ is a 2003 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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