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BU02 HLX

2002 Mbk Nitro

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,101 mi
Last recorded22,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Mbk Nitro9,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 HLX
MakeMbk
ModelNitro
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 22,101 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 22,101 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 21,133 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 19,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,102 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 14,717 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,606 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 10,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 10,590 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 May 2007 7,321 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2007 7,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,313 miles

How Reliable is the Mbk Nitro?

Based on 4,190 MOT tests across 843 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 266
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 154
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 134
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BU02 HLX is a 2002 Mbk Nitro in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Mbk Nitro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 9,047 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mbk Nitro fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 HLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Nitro typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mbk Nitro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU02 HLX registered?

BU02 HLX is a 2002 Mbk Nitro, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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