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LV02 NDC

2002 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

27,870 mi
Last recorded27,870 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Honda City Express12,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 NDC
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 27,870 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level faded hard to read (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside air box held on by cable tie

Rear Brake cable corroded but not seriously weakened rear brake cable corroded and slight damage, replace soon (1.1.15 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 26,773 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 26,770 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted the wrong way around (5.2.3 (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,880 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 18,880 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,143 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,334 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,896 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,893 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 10,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 10,468 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 9,423 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 7,246 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 7,245 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda City Express?

Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 341
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 209
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 177
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 169
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 144
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LV02 NDC is a 2002 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 12,051 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 City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV02 NDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Express typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 24 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV02 NDC registered?

LV02 NDC is a 2002 Honda City Express, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LV02 NDC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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