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HX04 HFU

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,301 mi
Last recorded22,301 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 HFU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,301 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 22,301 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 22,308 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 22,308 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,017 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 18,993 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,257 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 13,522 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,522 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 13,544 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,674 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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HX04 HFU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,462 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 HX04 HFU, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX04 HFU registered?

HX04 HFU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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