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EK03 HCP

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,814 mi
Last recorded23,814 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 HCP
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 23,814 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear body panel slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,520 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 22,520 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,258 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 18,250 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,240 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,232 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,398 miles

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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EK03 HCP is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK03 HCP, 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 EK03 HCP registered?

EK03 HCP is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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