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L8 PXX

2012 Kymco Downtown

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 PXX
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025

Front & Rear tyres have slight cracking in side walls - no exposed ply or cords

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

Front Mudguard insecure L/H/R bolt missing ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 41,107 miles

N/S & O/S front sidelights permanently disconnected

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

Rear tyre perished on sidewalls. Engine mountings have slight play & are corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2024 41,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear tyre perished on sidewalls. Engine mountings have slight play & are corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,107 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine mountings have slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 41,107 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 41,107 miles

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

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front engine mounting bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 41,107 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 41,107 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 5,997 miles

Front ABS sensor wire broken, fairing screen painted black, R/H front side light has some LEDs not working & R/H front mudguard bolt missing.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Slight play in mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose On mountings (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks between tread & in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019

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

Headlamp aim too low R & L (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Slight play in mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose On mountings (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks between tread & in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front tyre showing age cracking

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre showing age cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2018 41,107 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front tyre showing age cracking

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Tyre showing age cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Jun 2015 17,622 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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L8 PXX is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L8 PXX, 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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L8 PXX is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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