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DG53 FHY

2004 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,660 mi
Last recorded17,660 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FHY
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2014 17,660 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,660 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 16,992 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,886 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 15,886 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 14,475 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 11,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 11,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 8,269 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 8,269 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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DG53 FHY is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 7,955 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 ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG53 FHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG53 FHY registered?

DG53 FHY is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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