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FX18 VNN

2018 Zontes Mantis

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,271 mi
Last recorded11,271 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Zontes Mantis5,561 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX18 VNN
MakeZontes
ModelMantis
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 11,271 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 11,256 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 10,713 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 10,713 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 6,928 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 5,381 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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FX18 VNN is a 2018 Zontes Mantis in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Zontes Mantis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 5,561 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Zontes Mantis typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Zontes Mantis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX18 VNN registered?

FX18 VNN is a 2018 Zontes Mantis, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is FX18 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX18 VNN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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