Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Keeway F Act 50?

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 2007 Keeway F Act 50?

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 2007 Keeway F Act 50?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Keeway F Act 50?

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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Keeway F Act 50 (2007)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 44.5% first-time pass rate

2007 Keeway F Act 50

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2007 Keeway F Act 50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2007 Keeway F-Act 50 is a significantly unreliable scooter by UK standards, with a first-time pass rate of just 44.5% against the national average of 80%—meaning nearly six out of ten will fail their MOT on first attempt. Only 8.2% have recorded dangerous defects, so safety failures aren't the primary concern, but the sheer volume of issues is.

These scooters are running at relatively low mileage (median 7,697 miles for a 17-year-old machine), yet averaging 0.53 failures and 1.6 advisories per test, suggesting mechanical wear and neglect rather than hard use. Before committing to one, budget for immediate remedial work and factor in potentially annual MOT failures until major components are overhauled.

Below average reliability 35.5% below UK average

44.5%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

7,697

typical mileage

4,647–11,604 middle half

8.2%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.53

avg MOT failures per car

over 2.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Keeway F Act 50

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	132	43.7%	0.54
Other (1%)	2	100%	0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Keeway F Act 50 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,647

low mileage

7,697

typical

11,604

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Keeway F Act 50 vehicles fall between 4,647 and 11,604 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.53

Avg failures per vehicle

1.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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