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FN53 BBV

2003 Gilera Dna 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,777 mi
Last recorded10,777 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Gilera Dna 506,961 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BBV
MakeGilera
ModelDna 50
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 10,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 10,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 10,153 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 70 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected tight (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up badly worn (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak,both sides.left and right (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,743 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,711 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 8,711 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 6,065 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

How Reliable is the Gilera Dna 50?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 118
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Footrest missing 64
Tyre tread not clearly visible 45
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 45
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FN53 BBV is a 2003 Gilera Dna 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Dna 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 6,961 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Gilera Dna 50 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Dna 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Dna 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN53 BBV is a 2003 Gilera Dna 50, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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