Gas Gas Ec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Gas Gas Ec reliable? We analysed 1,227 real MOT tests across 296 vehicles to find out.
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The Gas Gas Ec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Gas Gas Ec.
Gas Gas Ec Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Gas Gas Ec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Gas Gas Ec MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Gas Gas Ec to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Gas Gas Ec Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Gas Gas Ec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Gas Gas Ec MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Gas Gas Ec year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 57 | 77.2% | 1,162 | 1,638 | 2,038 |
| 2017 | 58 | 82.8% | 1,002 | 1,472 | 2,087 |
| 2015 | 237 | 84.0% | 1,516 | 2,558 | 4,725 |
| 2014 | 223 | 82.5% | 1,387 | 2,367 | 3,995 |
| 2013 | 107 | 78.5% | 411 | 999 | 3,039 |
| 2006 | 56 | 83.9% | 186 | 298 | 1,868 |
| 2005 | 53 | 84.9% | 330 | 787 | 2,231 |
| 2002 | 65 | 83.1% | 263 | 1,083 | 1,664 |
How Long Does a Gas Gas Ec Last?
Based on 296 Gas Gas Ec vehicles on UK roads.
Gas Gas Ec Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Gas Gas Ec 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 Gas Gas Ec
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.9% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
77.2% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
The best year to buy a used Gas Gas Ec is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.9% across 53 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Gas Gas Ec Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Gas Ec THIS CAR | 82.3% | 1,227 | 1,911 mi | 24 yrs |
| Gas Gas Ec 300 | 81.8% | 2,801 | 1,375 mi | 25 yrs |
| Gas Gas Ec 250 | 80.8% | 1,898 | 1,290 mi | 25 yrs |
| Gas Gas Pampera | 85.4% | 1,469 | 1,320 mi | 30 yrs |
| Kia Sedona Le | 63.6% | 583 | 73,089 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Gas Gas Ec 300 (81.8% pass rate) and the Gas Gas Ec 250 (80.8% pass rate), the Gas Gas Ec outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Gas Gas Ec has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.3% across 1,227 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Gas Gas Ec owner drives around 202 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 Gas Gas Ec models stay on UK roads for around 24 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.