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CA03 UBU

2003 Hongdou 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,677 mi
Last recorded4,677 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Hongdou 1255,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 UBU
MakeHongdou
Model125
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 4,677 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 4,673 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Inner Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Inner Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 3,510 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 3,501 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Apr 2007 1 miles

How Reliable is the Hongdou 125?

Based on 746 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Headlamp aim too high 17
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
Wheel spoke excessively loose 14
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CA03 UBU is a 2003 Hongdou 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Hongdou 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 5,146 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 Hongdou 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 UBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hongdou 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Hongdou 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA03 UBU registered?

CA03 UBU is a 2003 Hongdou 125, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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