Kymco Movie Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kymco Movie reliable? We analysed 747 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.
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The Kymco Movie is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kymco Movie.
Kymco Movie Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kymco Movie. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kymco Movie MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kymco Movie to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kymco Movie Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kymco Movie fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kymco Movie Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kymco Movie owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kymco Movie MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kymco Movie year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 110 | 76.4% | 8,295 | 14,412 | 19,974 |
| 2004 | 250 | 79.2% | 6,689 | 13,648 | 22,228 |
| 2003 | 171 | 78.4% | 6,747 | 13,178 | 21,374 |
| 2002 | 177 | 79.1% | 12,143 | 16,112 | 21,986 |
How Long Does a Kymco Movie Last?
Based on 102 Kymco Movie vehicles on UK roads.
Kymco Movie Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kymco Movie 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 Movie
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.2% MOT pass rate from 250 tests
76.4% MOT pass rate from 110 tests
The best year to buy a used Kymco Movie is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.2% across 250 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kymco Movie Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kymco Movie THIS CAR | 77.8% | 747 | 14,848 mi | 24 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 Zoomer 50 | 86% | 365 | 16,635 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Kymco Agility (82.0% pass rate) and the Kymco Zing (71.1% pass rate), the Kymco Movie sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Kymco Movie has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 747 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 Kymco Movie are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (27 recorded failures), exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (13), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (12). 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 Kymco Movie owner drives around 1,582 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 Movie models stay on UK roads for around 24 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.