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Y357 EKR

2001 Kymco Ego

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,890 mi
Last recorded38,890 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Kymco Ego18,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY357 EKR
MakeKymco
ModelEgo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,890 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 38,890 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 34,818 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,989 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 25,989 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Kymco Ego?

Based on 786 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
972
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 8
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
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Y357 EKR is a 2001 Kymco Ego in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Kymco Ego models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 18,400 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 Ego fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y357 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Ego typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Kymco Ego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y357 EKR registered?

Y357 EKR is a 2001 Kymco Ego, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y357 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y357 EKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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