Kymco Agility (2012)
2012 Kymco Agility
CarHunch analysed 535 real MOT records for the 2012 Kymco Agility. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2012 KYMCO AGILITY falls short of the UK average with a 75.8% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark, signalling slightly below-average reliability for its age. The 12.9% dangerous defect rate is manageable but worth noting during a pre-purchase inspection, particularly around braking and structural components.
These scooters are running low mileage for their age—just 13,356 km on average—which is genuinely positive and suggests many have been gently used or stored seasonally. With 0.72 failures and 2.5 advisories per vehicle on test, the typical defects are minor wear items rather than systemic problems; before buying one, get a full mechanical inspection focused on the cooling system and suspension, as these tend to be the weak spots on this model.
What to check before buying a 2012 Kymco Agility
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2012 Kymco Agility 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.
Half of all 2012 Kymco Agility vehicles fall between 7,291 and 18,294 miles.
2012 Kymco Agility — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 Kymco Agility
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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13.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.1%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.2%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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8.5%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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8.1%
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
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7.6%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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7.5%
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied
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7.2%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.
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