Kymco Dj Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kymco Dj reliable? We analysed 783 real MOT tests across 205 vehicles to find out.
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The Kymco Dj is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kymco Dj.
Kymco Dj Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kymco Dj. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kymco Dj MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kymco Dj to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kymco Dj Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kymco Dj models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kymco Dj Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kymco Dj owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kymco Dj MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kymco Dj year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 88 | 90.9% | 5,388 | 9,291 | 15,733 |
| 2016 | 245 | 80.4% | 5,424 | 10,260 | 14,441 |
| 2015 | 136 | 83.8% | 7,939 | 11,910 | 16,784 |
| 2014 | 225 | 83.1% | 7,941 | 11,805 | 17,208 |
How Long Does a Kymco Dj Last?
Based on 205 Kymco Dj vehicles on UK roads.
Kymco Dj Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kymco Dj 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 Kymco Dj
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.9% MOT pass rate from 88 tests
80.4% MOT pass rate from 245 tests
The best year to buy a used Kymco Dj is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 88 tests. The 2016 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kymco Dj Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kymco Dj THIS CAR | 83.3% | 783 | 10,868 mi | 12 yrs |
| Kymco Agility | 82% | 22,853 | 11,906 mi | 21 yrs |
| Kymco Zing | 71.1% | 4,206 | 12,325 mi | 28 yrs |
| Kymco Super 9 | 73.6% | 3,895 | 11,929 mi | 26 yrs |
| Honda CR250 | 82.4% | 682 | 8,556 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Kymco Agility (82.0% pass rate) and the Kymco Zing (71.1% pass rate), the Kymco Dj outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kymco DjShould you buy a used Kymco Dj?
The Kymco Dj has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% across 783 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 not clearly visible. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kymco Dj with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kymco Dj owner drives around 1,402 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 Kymco Dj models stay on UK roads for around 12 years. 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.