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HF53 FWA

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,775 mi
Last recorded13,775 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FWA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 13,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 13,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 13,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake pivot seized. Brake cable not returning (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 13,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 12,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 12,574 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,307 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 8,367 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 7,424 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 7,386 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 7,275 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 7,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,726 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 6,726 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,503 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 2,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,639 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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HF53 FWA is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HF53 FWA, 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 HF53 FWA registered?

HF53 FWA is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HF53 FWA safe to buy?

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