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KS52 OEX

2003 Honda C90

Red Petrol 85cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

48,006 mi
Last recorded48,006 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Honda C9013,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 OEX
MakeHonda
ModelC90
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine85cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 48,006 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 48,006 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 45,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,002 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 43,986 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 43,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,308 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 40,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 37,169 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 37,169 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 34,754 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 31,940 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 30,332 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 29,110 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 26,674 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 26,674 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 May 2013 25,377 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 25,377 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 22,446 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 21,546 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 17,789 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 16,243 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 16,243 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 11,990 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 11,990 miles

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

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2007 5,974 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 5,959 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 1,029 miles

How Reliable is the Honda C90?

Based on 113,520 MOT tests across 16,194 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
16,194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,049
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,053
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 810
suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component 782
Drive chain excessively loose 697
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KS52 OEX is a 2003 Honda C90 in Red with a 85cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Honda C90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 13,752 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 Honda C90 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS52 OEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda C90 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 23 years old, this Honda C90 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KS52 OEX registered?

KS52 OEX is a 2003 Honda C90, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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