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HV16 GHK

2016 Kymco Downtown

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

10,223 mi
Last recorded10,223 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Kymco Downtown7,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 GHK
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 10,223 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 10,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 9,134 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 9,119 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 6,927 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 6,927 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 5,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 5,426 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2021 3,504 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2020 765 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 705 miles

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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HV16 GHK is a 2016 Kymco Downtown in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV16 GHK, 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 HV16 GHK registered?

HV16 GHK is a 2016 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is HV16 GHK safe to buy?

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