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CU53 FEX

2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500

Blue Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,042 mi
Last recorded2,042 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 50010,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FEX
MakeAprilia
ModelAtlantic 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 2,042 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 2,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2010 745 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 582 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Atlantic 500?

Based on 1,616 MOT tests across 174 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
944
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
174
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 31
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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CU53 FEX is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 in Blue with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,390 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 Aprilia Atlantic 500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 FEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Atlantic 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Atlantic 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 FEX registered?

CU53 FEX is a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is CU53 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 FEX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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