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WU51 UOM

2001 Honda City Express

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,516 mi
Last recorded21,516 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Honda City Express12,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UOM
MakeHonda
ModelCity Express
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 21,516 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern due to led bulb (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning properly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyre old by date (2019)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 18,930 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 18,930 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 18,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 17,729 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 25 Oct 2017 17,729 miles

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,216 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 14,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,873 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 13,234 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,983 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,498 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 10,429 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 9,295 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 8,713 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 8,713 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 7,551 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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WU51 UOM is a 2001 Honda City Express in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Honda City Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 12,450 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 WU51 UOM, 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 25 years old, this Honda City Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU51 UOM registered?

WU51 UOM is a 2001 Honda City Express, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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