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W171 RKS

2000 Mz Skorpion

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,411 mi
Last recorded33,411 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mz Skorpion22,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RKS
MakeMz
ModelSkorpion
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 33,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 33,252 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 32,650 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 32,650 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 31,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 31,805 miles

Rear Tyre is perishing/cracking

Rear stop lens security is just making the requirements

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,664 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,120 miles

non uk beam patten

Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,719 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,235 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 30,217 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,444 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 25,444 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 18,255 miles

How Reliable is the Mz Skorpion?

Based on 1,952 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Headlamp aim too low 14
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W171 RKS is a 2000 Mz Skorpion in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Mz Skorpion models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 22,898 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 Mz Skorpion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W171 RKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mz Skorpion typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Mz Skorpion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W171 RKS registered?

W171 RKS is a 2000 Mz Skorpion, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W171 RKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W171 RKS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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