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SF04 VVN

2004 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,448 mi
Last recorded41,448 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Kymco Hipster13,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF04 VVN
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 41,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 16,096 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 15,798 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 15,184 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2017 15,155 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies When rear brake is operated (1.3.1a)

Chain rusty

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2016 13,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 12,337 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 12,337 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 11,171 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 11,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 11,096 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 11,096 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,224 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 6,782 miles

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,288 miles

How Reliable is the Kymco Hipster?

Based on 1,670 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,247
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Horn not working 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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SF04 VVN is a 2004 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 13,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kymco Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF04 VVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Hipster typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF04 VVN registered?

SF04 VVN is a 2004 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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