Keeway F-act 50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Keeway F-act 50 reliable? We analysed 924 real MOT tests across 259 vehicles to find out.
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The Keeway F-act 50 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation and steering headbearing has excessive free play. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Keeway F-act 50.
Keeway F-act 50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Keeway F-act 50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Keeway F-act 50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Keeway F-act 50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Keeway F-act 50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Keeway F-act 50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Keeway F-act 50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Keeway F-act 50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Keeway F-act 50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Keeway F-act 50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 168 | 71.4% | 2,639 | 4,862 | 8,464 |
| 2010 | 114 | 71.1% | 3,323 | 5,396 | 9,970 |
| 2009 | 89 | 71.9% | 2,210 | 4,212 | 6,512 |
| 2008 | 166 | 72.9% | 4,034 | 6,819 | 8,950 |
| 2007 | 297 | 76.1% | 4,440 | 8,016 | 11,605 |
How Long Does a Keeway F-act 50 Last?
Based on 259 Keeway F-act 50 vehicles on UK roads.
Keeway F-act 50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Keeway F-act 50 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 Keeway F-act 50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.1% MOT pass rate from 297 tests
71.1% MOT pass rate from 114 tests
The best year to buy a used Keeway F-act 50 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.1% across 297 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Keeway F-act 50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeway F-act 50 THIS CAR | 73.6% | 924 | 6,297 mi | 19 yrs |
| Keeway Superlight | 71.7% | 13,442 | 8,861 mi | 19 yrs |
| Keeway Rk | 71.6% | 3,504 | 9,357 mi | 13 yrs |
| Keeway Tx | 68.4% | 2,136 | 11,284 mi | 14 yrs |
| Renault Twingo Extreme 60 | 80.4% | 744 | 73,440 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Keeway Superlight (71.7% pass rate) and the Keeway Rk (71.6% pass rate), the Keeway F-act 50 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Keeway F-act 50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.6% across 924 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Keeway F-act 50 are brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (34 recorded failures), tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (26), and steering headbearing has excessive free play (23). 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 Keeway F-act 50 owner drives around 995 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 Keeway F-act 50 models stay on UK roads for around 19 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.