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EU53 PXA

2003 Piaggio B500

Silver Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,901 mi
Last recorded34,901 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 PXA
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 34,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Disc warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,937 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 22,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,389 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,836 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 17,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 17,799 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 12,156 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?

Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 20
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 16
Headlamp aim too low 14
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EU53 PXA is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Silver with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio B500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 PXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio B500 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU53 PXA registered?

EU53 PXA is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EU53 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 PXA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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