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Her Che Fun 50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Her Che Fun 50 reliable? We analysed 834 real MOT tests across 281 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 834 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.5%
Typical Mileage
5,924mi
Annual Mileage
580mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
27yrs

The Her Che Fun 50 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, brake lever has inadequate reserve travel and roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Her Che Fun 50.

Her Che Fun 50 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Her Che Fun 50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Her Che Fun 50 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Her Che Fun 50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

76.1%
2001
78.3%
2000
75.6%
1999

Her Che Fun 50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Her Che Fun 50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 17
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Headlamp aim too high 13
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 11
Direction indicator not working 11
wheel bearings have excessive free play 11

Her Che Fun 50 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Her Che Fun 50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
113 mi/yr
Typical
580 mi/yr
Average
1,102 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,700 mi/yr

Her Che Fun 50 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Her Che Fun 50 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2001 205 76.1% 3,197 5,759 10,343
2000 369 78.3% 2,941 6,908 11,215
1999 197 75.6% 2,442 6,341 8,872

How Long Does a Her Che Fun 50 Last?

Based on 281 Her Che Fun 50 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
8.3 years
Median
7.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
27 years

Her Che Fun 50 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Her Che Fun 50 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
5,924 mi
75th Percentile
10,013 mi
95th Percentile
18,204 mi
Max Recorded
90,753 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Her Che Fun 50

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2000

78.3% MOT pass rate from 369 tests

Year to avoid
1999

75.6% MOT pass rate from 197 tests

The best year to buy a used Her Che Fun 50 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.3% across 369 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Her Che Fun 50 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Her Che Fun 50 THIS CAR 77.5% 834 5,924 mi 27 yrs
Proton Persona Compact Spectrum 65.8% 663 58,091 mi 27 yrs
Citroen C3 Vt 87.4% 762 57,608 mi — yrs
Dodge (usa) Journey Sxt Crd Auto 72.7% 1,464 64,139 mi 18 yrs
Porsche 914 76.9% 1,470 47,887 mi 56 yrs

Compared to the Proton Persona Compact Spectrum (65.8% pass rate) and the Citroen C3 Vt (87.4% pass rate), the Her Che Fun 50 sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Her Che Fun 50?

The Her Che Fun 50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.5% across 834 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 Her Che Fun 50 are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (24 recorded failures), brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (17), and roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (17). 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 Her Che Fun 50 owner drives around 580 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 Her Che Fun 50 models stay on UK roads for around 27 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.

Her Che Fun 50 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Her Che Fun 50 reliable?
Based on 834 MOT tests, the Her Che Fun 50 has a 77.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Her Che Fun 50?
The most common MOT failures are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, and roller brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%.. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Her Che Fun 50 do per year?
The typical Her Che Fun 50 does around 580 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Her Che Fun 50 last?
Most Her Che Fun 50 models stay on UK roads for around 27 years based on our analysis of 281 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Her Che Fun 50?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Her Che Fun 50?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Her Che Fun 50 is 2000 with a 78.3% pass rate across 369 tests.