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AO03 UTM

2003 Honda SZX50S-1

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

14,557 mi
Last recorded14,557 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Honda SZX50S-19,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UTM
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50S-1
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 14,557 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 14,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 14,537 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 14,515 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 14,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 14,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,850 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 13,388 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre wearing low on o/s edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 12,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 12,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system becoming corroded

front tyre wearing low and becoming perished in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2017 11,028 miles

1. Slight leak on nearside front fork seal. 2. Front brake disc becoming pitted. 3. Slight damage to front mud guard.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,667 miles

rear exhaust mounting bushs becoming worn

slight damage to front mudguard

slight leak on n/s front fork seal

Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,788 miles

slight damage to front mudgaurd

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

slight leak on n/s front fork seal

Pass 26 Aug 2014 7,254 miles

slight damage to front mudguard

Pass 5 Sep 2013 5,611 miles

as per failure

Fail 2 Sep 2013 5,587 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 3,634 miles

Front tyre becoming perished on side walls.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 1,820 miles

slight cuts in front tyre side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2009 1,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,797 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 1,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 1,484 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50S-1?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 97
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 45
Tyre tread not clearly visible 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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AO03 UTM is a 2003 Honda SZX50S-1 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Honda SZX50S-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 9,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda SZX50S-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 UTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50S-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SZX50S-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 UTM is a 2003 Honda SZX50S-1, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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