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LF05 OBW

2005 Kymco People

Silver Petrol 163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,081 mi
Last recorded38,081 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kymco People12,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 OBW
MakeKymco
ModelPeople
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine163cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 38,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 38,079 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 29,996 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,316 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2017 16,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 13,821 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Number plate cracked.

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,630 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

number plate cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2015 18,630 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

number plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,476 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 4,185 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco People?

Based on 2,222 MOT tests across 357 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,774
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 12
Horn not working 11
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LF05 OBW is a 2005 Kymco People in Silver with a 163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Kymco People models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 12,639 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 People fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco People typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kymco People is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF05 OBW registered?

LF05 OBW is a 2005 Kymco People, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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