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Mbk Ovetto (2002)

230 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.2% first-time pass rate

2002 Mbk Ovetto

CarHunch analysed 230 real MOT records for the 2002 Mbk Ovetto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2002 MBK Ovetto has a first-time pass rate of 75.2%, which sits notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters are slightly more prone to MOT failure than typical vehicles. With 14.8% ever having a dangerous defect recorded, the risk is present but not exceptional—worth checking the service history carefully before purchase.

At nearly 6,800 miles median mileage for a 22-year-old machine, these Ovettos show typical wear, yet they average 1.57 failures and 3.2 advisories per test, pointing to routine maintenance issues rather than catastrophic problems. If you're considering one, prioritise an independent inspection of the lights, exhaust, and brake system, as these tend to be where failures cluster.

Average reliability 4.8% below UK average
75.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
6,783
typical mileage
4,705–10,677 middle half
14.8%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.57
avg MOT failures per car
over 6.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2002 Mbk Ovetto

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 2002 Mbk Ovetto 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.

4,705
low mileage
6,783
typical
10,677
high mileage

Half of all 2002 Mbk Ovetto vehicles fall between 4,705 and 10,677 miles.

2002 Mbk Ovetto — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2019 (26% of peak).

54 14 2014 2019

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2019.

MOT History Averages

6.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.57
Avg failures per vehicle
3.2
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Mbk Ovetto

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 25.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
  • 25.5%
    Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
  • 19.7%
    Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
  • 15.9%
    Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 14.7%
    Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel
  • 14.4%
    Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged
  • 13.9%
    Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
  • 13.2%
    Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Mbk Ovetto:

1998 1999 2001 2003