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WL12 BTV

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,625 mi
Last recorded22,625 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 BTV
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 22,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 21,799 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 20,036 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 31,351 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 17,268 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 11,454 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,507 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Advise replacing them very soon. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 8,507 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Advise replacing them very soon. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 6,752 miles

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

Front Head bearings have slight notch in centre position

Fail 13 Jun 2018 6,752 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Head bearings have slight notch in centre position

Pass 24 Mar 2017 6,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 6,666 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 5,637 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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WL12 BTV is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WL12 BTV, 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 WL12 BTV registered?

WL12 BTV is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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