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FJ53 ZHA

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,602 mi
Last recorded15,602 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZHA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 15,602 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 14,851 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,288 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 10,750 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 10,750 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 8,108 miles

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

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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FJ53 ZHA is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ53 ZHA, 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 FJ53 ZHA registered?

FJ53 ZHA is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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