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BU03 FLG

2003 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,284 mi
Last recorded19,284 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kymco Hipster12,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FLG
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 19,284 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 19,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 18,603 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2018 16,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,115 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 8,681 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 5,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 2,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 2,092 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Hipster?

Based on 1,670 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,247
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Horn not working 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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BU03 FLG is a 2003 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 12,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 FLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Hipster typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU03 FLG registered?

BU03 FLG is a 2003 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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