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.

Is the 2007 Keeway F Act 50 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2007 Keeway F Act 50 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.3%, 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 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 • 79.3% first-time pass rate

2007 Keeway F Act 50

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2007 Keeway F Act 50. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2007 Keeway F Act 50 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

79.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

8.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.53

Over 2.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–12k

For context

These stats describe 134 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 134 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 8.2% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	132	79%	0.54

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Keeway F Act 50 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.

7,697

typical

4,647

low mileage

11,604

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,647 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.

✓ 4,647–11,604 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Keeway F Act 50s sit.

⚠ Over 15,665 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

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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