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DN51 WFA

2002 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,502 mi
Last recorded12,502 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kymco Hipster12,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 WFA
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2012 12,502 miles

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

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,014 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 6,951 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 6,951 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 5,090 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering pointing to left side

Fail 30 Jun 2008 5,005 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Steering pointing to left side

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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DN51 WFA is a 2002 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 12,873 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 Kymco Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN51 WFA, 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 24 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DN51 WFA registered?

DN51 WFA is a 2002 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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