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SH12 VWL

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,415 mi
Last recorded25,415 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 VWL
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 25,415 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Apr 2025 36,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 16,252 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 21,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 19,068 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 17,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,571 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 14,173 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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SH12 VWL is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SH12 VWL, 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 SH12 VWL registered?

SH12 VWL is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is SH12 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 VWL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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