CarVerify

Keeway K-light 125 E5 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Keeway K-light 125 E5 car check

Is the Keeway K-light 125 E5 reliable? We analysed 794 real MOT tests across 442 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Keeway K-light 125 E5? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 794 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
75.4%
Typical Mileage
4,023mi
Annual Mileage
892mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Keeway K-light 125 E5 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Keeway K-light 125 E5.

Keeway K-light 125 E5 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Keeway K-light 125 E5. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Keeway K-light 125 E5 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Keeway K-light 125 E5 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

76.5%
2022
75%
2021

Keeway K-light 125 E5 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Keeway K-light 125 E5 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13

Keeway K-light 125 E5 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Keeway K-light 125 E5 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
295 mi/yr
Typical
892 mi/yr
Average
1,596 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,075 mi/yr

Keeway K-light 125 E5 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Keeway K-light 125 E5 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 213 76.5% 1,153 3,621 6,770
2021 540 75.0% 1,796 4,023 7,611

How Long Does a Keeway K-light 125 E5 Last?

Based on 442 Keeway K-light 125 E5 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Keeway K-light 125 E5 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Keeway K-light 125 E5 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
4,023 mi
75th Percentile
7,393 mi
95th Percentile
14,396 mi
Max Recorded
29,356 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Keeway K-light 125 E5

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

Best year
2022

76.5% MOT pass rate from 213 tests

Year to avoid
2021

75.0% MOT pass rate from 540 tests

The best year to buy a used Keeway K-light 125 E5 is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.5% across 213 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Keeway K-light 125 E5 Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Keeway K-light 125 E5 THIS CAR 75.4% 794 4,023 mi — 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
Aprilia Atlantic 125 79.5% 1,489 12,065 mi 23 yrs

Compared to the Keeway Superlight (71.7% pass rate) and the Keeway Rk (71.6% pass rate), the Keeway K-light 125 E5 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Keeway K-light 125 E5 you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Keeway K-light 125 E5

Should you buy a used Keeway K-light 125 E5?

The Keeway K-light 125 E5 has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.4% across 794 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Keeway K-light 125 E5 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Keeway K-light 125 E5 owner drives around 892 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.

Keeway K-light 125 E5 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Keeway K-light 125 E5 reliable?
Based on 794 MOT tests, the Keeway K-light 125 E5 has a 75.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Keeway K-light 125 E5?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Keeway K-light 125 E5 do per year?
The typical Keeway K-light 125 E5 does around 892 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Keeway K-light 125 E5 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Keeway K-light 125 E5?
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 K-light 125 E5?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Keeway K-light 125 E5 is 2022 with a 76.5% pass rate across 213 tests.