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MA03 RTU

2003 Honda SZX50X-1

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,410 mi
Last recorded13,410 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Honda SZX50X-110,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 RTU
MakeHonda
ModelSZX50X-1
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 13,410 miles

both front shockabsorbers damp/leaking

front tyre badly perished and cracked close to cord level

frontbrake pads low

offside front handle bar grip torn/damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,697 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 12,547 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 11,752 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,541 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,394 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 10,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,601 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 9,472 miles

How Reliable is the Honda SZX50X-1?

Based on 1,542 MOT tests across 210 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,041
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 81
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 72
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 37
Tyre tread not clearly visible 25
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 24
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MA03 RTU is a 2003 Honda SZX50X-1 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Honda SZX50X-1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 10,346 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 SZX50X-1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA03 RTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda SZX50X-1 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Honda SZX50X-1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA03 RTU registered?

MA03 RTU is a 2003 Honda SZX50X-1, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is MA03 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA03 RTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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