Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Kymco Super 9?

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 2003 Kymco Super 9?

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 2003 Kymco Super 9?

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 2003 Kymco Super 9 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 165 vehicles, the 2003 Kymco Super 9 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.9%, 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 2003 Kymco Super 9?

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 Super 9 (2003)

165 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.9% first-time pass rate

2003 Kymco Super 9

CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2003 Kymco Super 9. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2003 Kymco Super 9 is a real reliability concern, with a first-time pass rate of just 51.7%—nearly 30 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects have appeared in 7.9% of vehicles tested, which is modest, but the overall pass rate tells you most examples will need work before they're roadworthy again.

These scooters average around 12,900 miles, which is low for their age and suggests many have been stored or lightly used—yet they're still failing at high rates, pointing to age-related deterioration rather than hard use. With nearly a failure and two advisories per vehicle on average, budget for multiple repairs when buying, and have any example inspected by a scooter specialist before committing.

We have limited data for the 2003 Kymco Super 9 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

78.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

7.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.9

Over 4.1 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

12k

Middle half: 8k–17k

For context

These stats describe 165 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 165 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.9% 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 2003 Kymco Super 9 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.

12,460

typical

8,167

low mileage

16,826

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Kymco Super 9 vehicles fall between 8,167 and 16,826 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,167 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.

✓ 8,167–16,826 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Kymco Super 9s sit.

⚠ Over 22,715 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Kymco Super 9 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2003 Kymco Super 9s are still active.

10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2017 — 53% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2017.

MOT History Averages

4.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.9

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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