Urban Dz 125 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Urban Dz 125 car check
Is the Urban Dz 125 reliable? We analysed 969 real MOT tests across 302 vehicles to find out.
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The Urban Dz 125 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include direction indicator incorrect colour, suspension bush has excessive free play and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Urban Dz 125.
Urban Dz 125 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Urban Dz 125. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Urban Dz 125 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Urban Dz 125 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Urban Dz 125 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Urban Dz 125 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Urban Dz 125 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Urban Dz 125 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Urban Dz 125 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Urban Dz 125 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54 | 61.1% | 5,047 | 7,549 | 10,253 |
| 2009 | 50 | 62.0% | 2,462 | 5,515 | 8,236 |
| 2008 | 52 | 57.7% | 2,000 | 5,694 | 9,903 |
| 2007 | 157 | 67.5% | 1,705 | 3,609 | 5,851 |
| 2006 | 314 | 66.6% | 1,630 | 3,728 | 6,990 |
| 2005 | 228 | 64.9% | 1,870 | 3,135 | 5,747 |
How Long Does a Urban Dz 125 Last?
Based on 302 Urban Dz 125 vehicles on UK roads.
Urban Dz 125 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Urban Dz 125 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 Urban Dz 125
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.5% MOT pass rate from 157 tests
57.7% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
The best year to buy a used Urban Dz 125 is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.5% across 157 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 57.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Urban Dz 125 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Dz 125 THIS CAR | 65.1% | 969 | 3,854 mi | 21 yrs |
| Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI S-a | 88% | 594 | 79,166 mi | — yrs |
| Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com PHEV CVT | 86.5% | 584 | 39,294 mi | — yrs |
| Talbot Alpine | 80.6% | 1,647 | 55,620 mi | 64 yrs |
| Kawasaki Kle 650 Fjf | 90.9% | 981 | 10,548 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Audi A4 Sport Ultra TDI S-a (88.0% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com PHEV CVT (86.5% pass rate), the Urban Dz 125 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Urban Dz 125Should you buy a used Urban Dz 125?
The Urban Dz 125 has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.1% across 969 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Urban Dz 125 are direction indicator incorrect colour (51 recorded failures), suspension bush has excessive free play (37), and headlamp aim too low (36). 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 Urban Dz 125 owner drives around 741 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 Urban Dz 125 models stay on UK roads for around 21 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.