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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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Data last updated: · Based on 924 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
73.6%
Typical Mileage
6,297mi
Annual Mileage
995mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
19yrs

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.

71.4%
2011
71.1%
2010
71.9%
2009
72.9%
2008
76.1%
2007

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.

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 34
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 26
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 23
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 21
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 13
Brake disc(s) excessively worn 12

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.

Low usage
297 mi/yr
Typical
995 mi/yr
Average
2,360 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,388 mi/yr

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.

Average
5.8 years
Median
5.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
19 years

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.

Median
6,297 mi
75th Percentile
10,240 mi
95th Percentile
20,138 mi
Max Recorded
68,216 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Keeway F-act 50

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

Best year
2007

76.1% MOT pass rate from 297 tests

Year to avoid
2010

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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Should you buy a used Keeway F-act 50?

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.

Keeway F-act 50 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Keeway F-act 50 reliable?
Based on 924 MOT tests, the Keeway F-act 50 has a 73.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Keeway F-act 50?
The most common MOT failures are brake lever has inadequate reserve travel, tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation, and steering headbearing has excessive free play. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Keeway F-act 50 do per year?
The typical Keeway F-act 50 does around 995 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Keeway F-act 50 last?
Most Keeway F-act 50 models stay on UK roads for around 19 years based on our analysis of 259 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Keeway F-act 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 Keeway F-act 50?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Keeway F-act 50 is 2007 with a 76.1% pass rate across 297 tests.