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AO52 PFY

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,659 mi
Last recorded2,659 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 PFY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 2,659 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 1,783 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 1,731 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 1,002 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 1,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2009 913 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 586 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 316 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 316 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?

Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 555
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 249
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
suspension bush has excessive free play 232
Steering lock stop ineffective 187
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AO52 PFY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 555 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO52 PFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO52 PFY registered?

AO52 PFY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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