CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY52 VCT

2003 Gilera Runner

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,660 mi
Last recorded29,660 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Gilera Runner14,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Gilera
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 VCT
MakeGilera
ModelRunner
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,660 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 29,654 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 16,162 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 16,162 miles

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 14,949 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 13,936 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 13,046 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 13,046 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,436 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 12,436 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,353 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 11,353 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 9,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 7,569 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Runner?

Based on 88,690 MOT tests across 16,357 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
1,001
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,357
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,600
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,150
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,894
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,681
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,345
Full Gilera Runner reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY52 VCT is a 2003 Gilera Runner in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Runner models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 14,538 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 Gilera Runner fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 2,600 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY52 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Runner typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Runner is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY52 VCT?

You can check the full history of FY52 VCT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY52 VCT registered?

FY52 VCT is a 2003 Gilera Runner, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FY52 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 VCT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY52 VCT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY52 VCT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.