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EU53 UPN

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,954 mi
Last recorded11,954 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UPN
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 11,954 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied need to get new one (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 10,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 6,496 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 6,350 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 6,335 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,495 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 4 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 2 miles

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

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

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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EU53 UPN is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU53 UPN, 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 EU53 UPN registered?

EU53 UPN is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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