Motor Hispania RX50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Motor Hispania RX50 car check
Is the Motor Hispania RX50 reliable? We analysed 892 real MOT tests across 219 vehicles to find out.
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The Motor Hispania RX50 is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, reflector on motorcycle missing and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Motor Hispania RX50.
Motor Hispania RX50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Motor Hispania RX50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Motor Hispania RX50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Motor Hispania RX50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Motor Hispania RX50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Motor Hispania RX50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Motor Hispania RX50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Motor Hispania RX50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Motor Hispania RX50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Motor Hispania RX50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 100 | 61.0% | 10,473 | 14,306 | 19,774 |
| 2004 | 167 | 60.5% | 9,800 | 12,741 | 19,002 |
| 2003 | 187 | 70.6% | 6,927 | 11,606 | 18,015 |
| 2002 | 189 | 64.0% | 6,062 | 10,370 | 14,068 |
| 2001 | 144 | 63.9% | 5,603 | 10,088 | 14,059 |
How Long Does a Motor Hispania RX50 Last?
Based on 219 Motor Hispania RX50 vehicles on UK roads.
Motor Hispania RX50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Motor Hispania RX50 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 Motor Hispania RX50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.6% MOT pass rate from 187 tests
60.5% MOT pass rate from 167 tests
The best year to buy a used Motor Hispania RX50 is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.6% across 187 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Motor Hispania RX50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Hispania RX50 THIS CAR | 64.5% | 892 | 11,295 mi | 25 yrs |
| Motor Hispania Furia 50 | 61.7% | 705 | 9,931 mi | 25 yrs |
| Motor Hispania MH6V-X Furia | 63.2% | 672 | 11,061 mi | 24 yrs |
| Motor Hispania MH6U-SM | 63.4% | 543 | 9,137 mi | 25 yrs |
| Aprilia RS4 125 | 75.8% | 1,747 | 9,427 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Motor Hispania Furia 50 (61.7% pass rate) and the Motor Hispania MH6V-X Furia (63.2% pass rate), the Motor Hispania RX50 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Motor Hispania RX50Should you buy a used Motor Hispania RX50?
The Motor Hispania RX50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.5% across 892 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Motor Hispania RX50 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (97 recorded failures), reflector on motorcycle missing (55), and shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (55). 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 Motor Hispania RX50 owner drives around 1,327 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 Motor Hispania RX50 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.