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ET16 DVV

2016 Zontes Mantis

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,981 mi
Last recorded12,981 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Zontes Mantis14,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 DVV
MakeZontes
ModelMantis
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 12,981 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 12,981 miles

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

Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 11,690 miles

How Reliable is the Zontes Mantis?

Based on 740 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
1,340
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads
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ET16 DVV is a 2016 Zontes Mantis in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Zontes Mantis models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 14,155 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Zontes Mantis typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Zontes Mantis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ET16 DVV registered?

ET16 DVV is a 2016 Zontes Mantis, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is ET16 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET16 DVV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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