Kymco Yup Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kymco Yup reliable? We analysed 958 real MOT tests across 159 vehicles to find out.
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The Kymco Yup is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, headlamp aim too high and exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kymco Yup.
Kymco Yup Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kymco Yup. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kymco Yup MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kymco Yup to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kymco Yup Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kymco Yup fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kymco Yup Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kymco Yup owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kymco Yup MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kymco Yup year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 85 | 78.8% | 3,376 | 7,161 | 11,016 |
| 2004 | 151 | 78.1% | 6,619 | 9,679 | 15,626 |
| 2003 | 245 | 80.4% | 5,137 | 9,414 | 15,798 |
| 2002 | 274 | 77.4% | 7,929 | 13,192 | 23,850 |
| 2001 | 146 | 76.7% | 9,025 | 14,055 | 24,778 |
How Long Does a Kymco Yup Last?
Based on 159 Kymco Yup vehicles on UK roads.
Kymco Yup Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kymco Yup 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 Yup
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.4% MOT pass rate from 245 tests
76.7% MOT pass rate from 146 tests
The best year to buy a used Kymco Yup is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.4% across 245 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kymco Yup Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kymco Yup THIS CAR | 78.5% | 958 | 10,468 mi | 25 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 |
| Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Premium A | 92.7% | 1,462 | 26,146 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kymco Agility (82.0% pass rate) and the Kymco Zing (71.1% pass rate), the Kymco Yup sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Kymco Yup has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% across 958 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 Yup are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (22 recorded failures), headlamp aim too high (14), and exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (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 Kymco Yup owner drives around 1,305 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 Yup models stay on UK roads for around 25 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.