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DX05 OPD

2005 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

30,874 mi
Last recorded30,874 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kymco Hipster15,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 OPD
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,874 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey exhaust has been modified (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly and perished (4.1.3(i))

Fail 16 Oct 2015 30,874 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn replaced by a siren (1.7.3b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn unevenly and perished (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,722 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 29,717 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 19,574 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 19,574 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 15,417 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 15,417 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 14,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007

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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DX05 OPD is a 2005 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 15,417 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 DX05 OPD, 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 21 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DX05 OPD registered?

DX05 OPD is a 2005 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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