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PO12 CBX

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,319 mi
Last recorded26,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO12 CBX
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 26,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 2,230 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads aprox 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,197 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 24,197 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 22,733 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 32,099 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 13,424 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 12,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 10,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,490 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 7,490 miles

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

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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PO12 CBX is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO12 CBX, 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 PO12 CBX registered?

PO12 CBX is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is PO12 CBX safe to buy?

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