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EJZ 1782

2002 Kymco Hipster

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,674 mi
Last recorded18,674 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Kymco Hipster12,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 1782
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,934 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 14,934 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 14,920 miles

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

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

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

RBT shows slight BIND on FRONT BRAKE.

RBT shows slight BIND on REAR BRAKE.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

FRONT tyre under-inflated.

Fail 3 Nov 2007 14,892 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2006 13,573 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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EJZ 1782 is a 2002 Kymco Hipster in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EJZ 1782, 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 EJZ 1782 registered?

EJZ 1782 is a 2002 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is EJZ 1782 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJZ 1782 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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