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VU52 WCF

2002 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,655 mi
Last recorded22,655 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Honda City Express12,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WCF
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 22,655 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 19,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 19,505 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 18,643 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 18,643 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 13,081 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 13,081 miles

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

front tyre has cracks on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jan 2011 12,451 miles

Cracking to front tyre

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mudguard offside mounting broken

Repair to exhaust

Uneven wear to front tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2010 12,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Cracking to front tyre

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear mudguard offside mounting broken

Repair to exhaust system

Uneven wear to front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,230 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

rear learner plate incomplete

Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,922 miles

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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VU52 WCF is a 2002 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 12,051 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 VU52 WCF, 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 24 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 WCF registered?

VU52 WCF is a 2002 Honda City Express, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 WCF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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