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WL12 FOU

2012 Kymco Downtown

White Petrol 299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,950 mi
Last recorded16,950 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Kymco Downtown12,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 FOU
MakeKymco
ModelDowntown
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 16,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 15,110 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 13,190 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 18,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 9,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 8,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 8,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 7,937 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 7,937 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 7,566 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 5,498 miles

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 FOU is a 2012 Kymco Downtown in White with a 299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU registered?

WL12 FOU is a 2012 Kymco Downtown, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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