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LJ12 ESV

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,601 mi
Last recorded14,601 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 ESV
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 14,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 14,419 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 14,413 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 14,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 13,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 13,802 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 13,507 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 20,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,800 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 20,549 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 20,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,433 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 16,433 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 10,213 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

n/s brake lever pivot worn

o/s brake lever pivot worn

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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LJ12 ESV is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJ12 ESV, 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 LJ12 ESV registered?

LJ12 ESV is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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