Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 Kymco Agility?

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 2008 Kymco Agility?

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 2008 Kymco Agility?

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 2008 Kymco Agility reliable?

Based on MOT data from 518 vehicles, the 2008 Kymco Agility has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Kymco Agility?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Kymco Agility are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (35.2% of vehicles), Exhaust slightly deteriorated (17.3% of vehicles), Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (11% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2008 Kymco Agility?

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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Kymco Agility (2008)

518 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.6% first-time pass rate

2008 Kymco Agility

CarHunch analysed 518 real MOT records for the 2008 Kymco Agility. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2008 KYMCO AGILITY has a 65.5% first-time MOT pass rate, which is well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters tend to develop faults more readily as they age. With 11% of vehicles ever having had a dangerous defect, this isn't an exceptional concern, but the below-average reliability picture means you're buying into a machine that will need more frequent attention than most comparable models.

At just under 12,000 miles median for a 16-year-old machine, these AGILITYs have been lightly used on average, which partially explains their relatively benign failure patterns—yet the 0.77 average failures and 2.7 advisories per test still point to wear items and minor systems needing upkeep. If you're considering one, budget for regular servicing and check the full MOT history carefully; light mileage doesn't guarantee you're avoiding an old scooter with deferred maintenance.

The 2008 Kymco Agility passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (83.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

83.6%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

11%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.77

Over 4.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 7k–17k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 518 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 518 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 35.2%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 17.3%

Exhaust slightly deteriorated · Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam · Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Exhaust & emissions 11%

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey

Brake wear 10.3%

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 9.3%

Steering headbearing has slight free play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Kymco Agility

Based on MOT data from 518 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	517	83.5%	0.77

Colour Breakdown

Based on 7,374 Kymco Agility vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 38.8%

2,859

Red 19.8%

1,460

Blue 14.9%

1,101

Black 12.5%

920

Brown 4.1%

301

Yellow 3.5%

255

Bronze 2.2%

165

White 1.9%

140

Beige 1.3%

Gold 0.4%

Grey 0.4%

Not stated 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2008 Kymco Agility 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.

11,818

typical

7,478

low mileage

16,731

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Kymco Agility vehicles fall between 7,478 and 16,731 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 7,478 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.

✓ 7,478–16,731 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Kymco Agilitys sit.

⚠ Over 22,586 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Kymco Agility — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 12% of 2008 Kymco Agilitys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 22 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (12% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.77

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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