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DX12 PWZ

2012 Keeway Superlight

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

22,451 mi
Last recorded22,451 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Keeway Superlight8,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 PWZ
MakeKeeway
ModelSuperlight
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 22,451 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 22,451 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 22,405 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected free play (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear brake pedal has minimal reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2024 22,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 22,221 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2023 22,192 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 21,376 miles

Brake pedal fouling 'tab' on footplate

Fail 3 Sep 2022 21,320 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake pedal fouling 'tab' on footplate

Pass 8 Jul 2021 18,049 miles

Lots of play in gear lever linkage

Fail 3 Jul 2021 18,023 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Lots of play in gear lever linkage

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 15,058 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 15,058 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 13,585 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,403 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 11,403 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 8,659 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 8,659 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 8,648 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,250 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 8,232 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Keeway Superlight?

Based on 13,442 MOT tests across 3,369 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,289
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 140
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DX12 PWZ is a 2012 Keeway Superlight in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2012 Keeway Superlight models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 8,937 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 Keeway Superlight fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX12 PWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Keeway Superlight typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Keeway Superlight is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX12 PWZ registered?

DX12 PWZ is a 2012 Keeway Superlight, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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