Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T reliable? We analysed 647 real MOT tests across 115 vehicles to find out.
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The Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies and steering headbearing has excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T.
Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 131 | 80.9% | 5,162 | 9,266 | 14,380 |
| 2011 | 221 | 79.2% | 7,626 | 13,535 | 18,609 |
| 2010 | 134 | 76.9% | 5,470 | 12,302 | 21,598 |
| 2009 | 123 | 71.5% | 5,291 | 9,353 | 12,772 |
How Long Does a Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T Last?
Based on 115 Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T vehicles on UK roads.
Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.9% MOT pass rate from 131 tests
71.5% MOT pass rate from 123 tests
The best year to buy a used Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.9% across 131 tests. The 2009 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T THIS CAR | 77.7% | 647 | 10,319 mi | 17 yrs |
| Aprilia Rsv | 86.8% | 87,683 | 13,065 mi | 27 yrs |
| Aprilia RS125 | 70.2% | 51,570 | 13,624 mi | 31 yrs |
| Aprilia Tuono | 89.5% | 42,169 | 11,799 mi | 24 yrs |
| Ford Tourneo Connect Titanium Eblue | 82.9% | 1,152 | 23,762 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Aprilia Rsv (86.8% pass rate) and the Aprilia RS125 (70.2% pass rate), the Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.7% across 647 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T are shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (13 recorded failures), stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (11), and steering headbearing has excessive free play (10). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T owner drives around 1,183 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Aprilia Sportcity One 50 2T models stay on UK roads for around 17 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.