Piaggio New Skipper Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Piaggio New Skipper reliable? We analysed 1,213 real MOT tests across 301 vehicles to find out.
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The Piaggio New Skipper is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Piaggio New Skipper.
Piaggio New Skipper Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Piaggio New Skipper. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Piaggio New Skipper MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Piaggio New Skipper to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Piaggio New Skipper Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Piaggio New Skipper fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Piaggio New Skipper Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Piaggio New Skipper owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Piaggio New Skipper MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Piaggio New Skipper year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 312 | 78.2% | 4,218 | 7,485 | 11,132 |
| 2003 | 258 | 73.6% | 5,131 | 9,843 | 14,000 |
| 2002 | 152 | 72.4% | 5,397 | 8,417 | 12,642 |
| 2001 | 222 | 70.7% | 6,283 | 11,699 | 16,664 |
| 2000 | 127 | 73.2% | 4,241 | 8,354 | 13,216 |
| 1999 | 75 | 77.3% | 3,454 | 5,953 | 11,513 |
How Long Does a Piaggio New Skipper Last?
Based on 301 Piaggio New Skipper vehicles on UK roads.
Piaggio New Skipper Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Piaggio New Skipper MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Piaggio New Skipper
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.2% MOT pass rate from 312 tests
70.7% MOT pass rate from 222 tests
The best year to buy a used Piaggio New Skipper is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.2% across 312 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Piaggio New Skipper Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piaggio New Skipper THIS CAR | 74.6% | 1,213 | 8,772 mi | 27 yrs |
| Piaggio Vespa | 83.8% | 355,016 | 10,772 mi | 30 yrs |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% | 101,622 | 9,391 mi | 29 yrs |
| Piaggio Nrg | 72.9% | 52,129 | 10,153 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Galaxy Zetec TDCI 6G | 76.3% | 1,800 | 143,495 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Piaggio Vespa (83.8% pass rate) and the Piaggio Zip (77.0% pass rate), the Piaggio New Skipper trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Piaggio New Skipper has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.6% across 1,213 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Piaggio New Skipper are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (55 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (33), and headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (27). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Piaggio New Skipper owner drives around 1,308 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Piaggio New Skipper models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.