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GJ16 ZUA

2016 Kymco Downtown

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,567 mi
Last recorded14,567 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Kymco Downtown7,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 ZUA
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 14,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 8,227 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 8,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 5,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 5,454 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 5,448 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 5,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 4,730 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 4,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 6,136 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

How Reliable is the Kymco Downtown?

Based on 1,752 MOT tests across 253 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
1,499
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
253
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 12
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GJ16 ZUA is a 2016 Kymco Downtown in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Kymco Downtown models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 7,100 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 Downtown fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ16 ZUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Downtown typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 10 years old, this Kymco Downtown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ16 ZUA registered?

GJ16 ZUA is a 2016 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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