Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Aprilia Sport City?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Aprilia Sport City?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Aprilia Sport City?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Aprilia Sport City reliable?

Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles, the 2009 Aprilia Sport City has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Aprilia Sport City?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Aprilia Sport City (2009)

125 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.1% first-time pass rate

2009 Aprilia Sport City

CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2009 Aprilia Sport City. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Aprilia Sport City just edges past the UK average with an 81.1% first-time pass rate, and dangerous defects are relatively rare at 14.4%—well below the concern threshold. Reliability is solid for a scooter of this age and mileage profile.

These machines typically show 12,800 miles on the clock, which is sensible for a 15-year-old commuter, and they average 1.29 failures and 4.0 advisories per test, suggesting wear is predictable rather than catastrophic. If you're considering one, budget for routine maintenance items flagged in those advisories—brakes, lights, and suspension components—rather than expecting any structural surprises.

We have limited data for the 2009 Aprilia Sport City — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

14.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.29

Over 6.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

13k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 125 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 125 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Aprilia Sport City vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,784

typical

6,962

low mileage

17,859

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Aprilia Sport City vehicles fall between 6,962 and 17,859 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,962 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,962–17,859 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Aprilia Sport Citys sit.

⚠ Over 24,109 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Aprilia Sport City — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 16% of 2009 Aprilia Sport Citys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (16% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.29

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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