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HW03 FPA

2003 Honda SZX50S-1

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,777 mi
Last recorded20,777 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda SZX50S-19,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FPA
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50S-1
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 20,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 19,806 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,943 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,925 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 13,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,630 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50S-1?

Based on 1,756 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
900
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 97
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 45
Tyre tread not clearly visible 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 27
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HW03 FPA is a 2003 Honda SZX50S-1 in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Honda SZX50S-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 9,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda SZX50S-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW03 FPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50S-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SZX50S-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW03 FPA registered?

HW03 FPA is a 2003 Honda SZX50S-1, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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