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AU53 HWV

2003 Piaggio Nrg

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,104 mi
Last recorded24,104 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Nrg13,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HWV
MakePiaggio
ModelNrg
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 24,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,833 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 23,827 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,502 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 18,500 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 15,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,384 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 14,384 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 13,343 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,343 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 10,837 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Nrg?

Based on 52,129 MOT tests across 11,607 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
11,607
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 1,779
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,263
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,142
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AU53 HWV is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Nrg models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 13,038 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 Nrg fails its MOT is suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement., accounting for 1,779 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 HWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AU53 HWV registered?

AU53 HWV is a 2003 Piaggio Nrg, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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