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WU54 AYE

2004 Kymco Hipster

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,658 mi
Last recorded48,658 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kymco Hipster13,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 AYE
MakeKymco
ModelHipster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,480 miles

Throttle cable broken at adjuster on twist grip

Fail 12 Nov 2019 45,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle cable broken at adjuster on twist grip

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,257 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 42,138 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 40,054 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,880 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 39,880 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 39,880 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 8 May 2015 35,040 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 May 2015 35,040 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 32,189 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 10 May 2014 32,189 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,563 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,998 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,998 miles

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Kymco Hipster?

Based on 1,670 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,247
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 58
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 35
Horn not working 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 27
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WU54 AYE is a 2004 Kymco Hipster in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2004 Kymco Hipster models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 13,687 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 Kymco Hipster fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 58 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU54 AYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kymco Hipster typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Kymco Hipster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WU54 AYE registered?

WU54 AYE is a 2004 Kymco Hipster, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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