Bullit Spirit 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Bullit Spirit 125 car check
Is the Bullit Spirit 125 reliable? We analysed 349 real MOT tests across 126 vehicles to find out.
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The Bullit Spirit 125 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Bullit Spirit 125.
Bullit Spirit 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Bullit Spirit 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Bullit Spirit 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Bullit Spirit 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Bullit Spirit 125 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Bullit Spirit 125 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Bullit Spirit 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Bullit Spirit 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Bullit Spirit 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Bullit Spirit 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61 | 67.2% | 789 | 2,791 | 4,085 |
| 2020 | 65 | 63.1% | 1,089 | 2,643 | 5,597 |
| 2019 | 71 | 66.2% | 1,342 | 3,238 | 4,643 |
| 2018 | 84 | 72.6% | 1,296 | 2,184 | 4,012 |
| 2017 | 59 | 66.1% | 1,184 | 2,132 | 4,782 |
How Long Does a Bullit Spirit 125 Last?
Based on 126 Bullit Spirit 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Bullit Spirit 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Bullit Spirit 125 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 Bullit Spirit 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
72.6% MOT pass rate from 84 tests
63.1% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
The best year to buy a used Bullit Spirit 125 is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 72.6% across 84 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Bullit Spirit 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullit Spirit 125 THIS CAR | 67.3% | 349 | 2,643 mi | — yrs |
| Bullit Hero 125 | 76.2% | 1,478 | 3,238 mi | — yrs |
| Bullit Bluroc 125 | 78.2% | 587 | 2,666 mi | — yrs |
| Bullit Hunt | 74.8% | 575 | 5,083 mi | 10 yrs |
| Hyundai I30 SE CRDI | 91% | 457 | 55,023 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Bullit Hero 125 (76.2% pass rate) and the Bullit Bluroc 125 (78.2% pass rate), the Bullit Spirit 125 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Bullit Spirit 125Should you buy a used Bullit Spirit 125?
The Bullit Spirit 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.3% across 349 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake has no recorded effort at a wheel. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Bullit Spirit 125 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Bullit Spirit 125 owner drives around 395 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.
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.