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T596 KTW

1999 Honda City Express

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,386 mi
Last recorded10,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Honda City Express12,448 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 KTW
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 10,386 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 10,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 10,132 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied front and rear (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 9,480 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied both (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 8,324 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied both (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 7,823 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 7,823 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 7,259 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 7,259 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Honda City Express?

Based on 17,480 MOT tests across 2,913 vehicles.

81.4%
Pass Rate
450
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,913
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 341
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 209
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 177
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 169
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 144
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T596 KTW is a 1999 Honda City Express in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 12,448 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 City Express fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T596 KTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda City Express typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T596 KTW registered?

T596 KTW is a 1999 Honda City Express, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T596 KTW safe to buy?

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