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KU16 JLO

2016 Kymco Downtown

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,905 mi
Last recorded26,905 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Kymco Downtown7,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 JLO
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 26,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 40,706 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 39,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 39,627 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 35,979 miles

Offside Front front brake fluid just above minimum

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 14,141 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 14,138 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 10,266 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 10,266 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake slightly binding

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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KU16 JLO is a 2016 Kymco Downtown in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU16 JLO, 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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KU16 JLO is a 2016 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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