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HX12 UVZ

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX12 UVZ
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 5,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 2,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 336 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 274 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 212 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 212 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 107 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015

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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HX12 UVZ is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Kymco Downtown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 12,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX12 UVZ, 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 14 years old, this Kymco Downtown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX12 UVZ registered?

HX12 UVZ is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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The MOT history for HX12 UVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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