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FD03 XFG

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,340 mi
Last recorded8,340 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 XFG
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 8,340 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 8,340 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,338 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 8,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 6 May 2010 7,572 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

bolt missing from exhaust

Fail 30 Apr 2010 7,572 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear mudguard insecure

bolt missing from exhaust

Pass 9 May 2009 6,560 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 6,557 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 5,781 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

exhaust mounting bolt missing

Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,678 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BOLT MISSING

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2006 5,500 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

nut missing from exhaust port stud

Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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FD03 XFG is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD03 XFG, 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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FD03 XFG is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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