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VO03 KWA

2003 Honda FES125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,234 mi
Last recorded24,234 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Honda FES12515,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 KWA
MakeHonda
ModelFES125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 24,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 22,865 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 22,561 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 22,561 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 22,330 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 22,330 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,830 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 20,829 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,709 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 19,709 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 18,068 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 13,680 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 13,680 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,546 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 9,795 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2008 9,795 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,452 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 7,452 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 5,507 miles

How Reliable is the Honda FES125?

Based on 22,568 MOT tests across 2,436 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
1,456
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,436
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 730
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 728
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 654
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 290
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 245
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VO03 KWA is a 2003 Honda FES125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda FES125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 15,004 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 FES125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 KWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda FES125 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Honda FES125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO03 KWA is a 2003 Honda FES125, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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