Keeway Partner Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Keeway Partner reliable? We analysed 577 real MOT tests across 133 vehicles to find out.
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The Keeway Partner is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include steering headbearing has excessive free play, headlamp aim too high and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Keeway Partner.
Keeway Partner Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Keeway Partner. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Keeway Partner MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Keeway Partner to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Keeway Partner Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Keeway Partner fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Keeway Partner Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Keeway Partner owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Keeway Partner MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Keeway Partner year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 59 | 79.7% | 4,869 | 9,496 | 12,824 |
| 2008 | 165 | 78.8% | 3,468 | 7,313 | 14,063 |
| 2007 | 206 | 72.3% | 4,846 | 9,219 | 13,315 |
How Long Does a Keeway Partner Last?
Based on 133 Keeway Partner vehicles on UK roads.
Keeway Partner Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Keeway Partner 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 Partner
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.7% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
72.3% MOT pass rate from 206 tests
The best year to buy a used Keeway Partner is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.7% across 59 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 72.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Keeway Partner Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeway Partner THIS CAR | 75.7% | 577 | 7,758 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 |
| Bsa 650 | 92.2% | 943 | 7,726 mi | 66 yrs |
Compared to the Keeway Superlight (71.7% pass rate) and the Keeway Rk (71.6% pass rate), the Keeway Partner outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Keeway Partner has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.7% across 577 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 Keeway Partner are steering headbearing has excessive free play (20 recorded failures), headlamp aim too high (14), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (14). 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 Partner owner drives around 936 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 Partner 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.