MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp not working Front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Stop lamp not working Rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
revs at idle eratic
Stop lamp not working rear brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
revs at idle eratic
How Reliable is the Zontes Mantis?
Based on 740 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.
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FV16 VAE is a 2016 Zontes Mantis in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 FV16 VAE registered?
FV16 VAE is a 2016 Zontes Mantis, first registered on 27 July 2016.
Is FV16 VAE safe to buy?
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