Kymco Downtown

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 125 cc

L8 PXXMOT history

L8 PXX is a silver petrol Kymco Downtown first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 41,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
41,107 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kymco
Model
Downtown
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
125 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PXX was last recorded at 41,107 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2020: 5,997 miles, lower than 41,107 miles on 17 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
41,107 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 41,107 miles
  • 2023 – 41,107 miles
  • 2022 – 41,107 miles
  • 2021 – 41,107 miles
  • 2020 – 5,997 miles
  • 2018 – 41,107 miles
  • 2016 – 24,502 miles
  • 2015 – 17,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront & Rear tyres have slight cracking in side walls - no exposed ply or cords
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Mudguard insecure L/H/R bolt missing
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear tyre perished on sidewalls. Engine mountings have slight play & are corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Slight play in mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    288397291829
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear tyres have slight cracking in side walls - no exposed ply or cords
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Mudguard insecure L/H/R bolt missing
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil L/H fork seal (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  2. Pass41,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    195265507251
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S front sidelights permanently disconnected
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre perished on sidewalls. Engine mountings have slight play & are corroded.

  3. Fail41,107 miles1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    907778661692
    • DangerousRear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre perished on sidewalls. Engine mountings have slight play & are corroded.

  4. Pass41,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    781794630274
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Engine mountings have slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  5. Pass41,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    970746913334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  6. Fail41,107 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    695064170736
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front engine mounting bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  7. Pass41,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    166697062878
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  8. Fail41,107 km1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,107 km
    Test number
    938024255008
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  9. Pass5,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    5,997 miles
    Test number
    785608326416
    • AdvisoryFront ABS sensor wire broken, fairing screen painted black, R/H front side light has some LEDs not working & R/H front mudguard bolt missing.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    296948067630
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Slight play in mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose On mountings (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks between tread & in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    143064422127
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low R & L (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Slight play in mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose On mountings (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks between tread & in sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    928984482187
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre showing age cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre showing age cracking

  13. Fail41,107 miles (+16,605)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,107 miles
    Test number
    801254379924
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre showing age cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre showing age cracking

  14. Pass24,502 miles (+6,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,502 miles
    Test number
    709040737151
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

  15. Pass17,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,622 miles
    Test number
    855919365128
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Questions about L8 PXX

Does L8 PXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PXX is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 PXX?
The MOT on L8 PXX is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 PXX done?
L8 PXX was recorded at 41,107 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 2,481 miles a year.
Has L8 PXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PXX has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 PXX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 PXX find?
L8 PXX passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front & rear tyres have slight cracking in side walls - no exposed ply or cords; front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort; front mudguard insecure l/h/r bolt missing, and 3 more.

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