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EU53 URC

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 URC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 12 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 8 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 6,069 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 6,068 miles

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

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 URC is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URC, 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 URC registered?

EU53 URC is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is EU53 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 URC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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