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S38 XUY

1999 Mbk Ovetto

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,100 mi
Last recorded23,100 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mbk Ovetto7,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 XUY
MakeMbk
ModelOvetto
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 23,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 22,974 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 22,857 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 22,857 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 22,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 21,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 20,913 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 20,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 20,684 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 20,175 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,351 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 18,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,177 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 13,177 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,889 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 9,777 miles

How Reliable is the Mbk Ovetto?

Based on 6,361 MOT tests across 1,143 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
691
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 259
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 195
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 145
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 125
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 117
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S38 XUY is a 1999 Mbk Ovetto in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 Mbk Ovetto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 7,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mbk Ovetto fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S38 XUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mbk Ovetto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mbk Ovetto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S38 XUY?

You can check the full history of S38 XUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S38 XUY registered?

S38 XUY is a 1999 Mbk Ovetto, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S38 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 XUY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S38 XUY have outstanding finance?

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