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EY03 FOU

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,022 mi
Last recorded8,022 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FOU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 8,022 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 8,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2011 3,881 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 13,372 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,952 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,198 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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EY03 FOU is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY03 FOU, 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 EY03 FOU registered?

EY03 FOU is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is EY03 FOU safe to buy?

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