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HX53 VJA

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,775 mi
Last recorded9,775 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VJA
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 9,775 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 9,775 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 8,903 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 8,903 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 8,843 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 8,843 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,778 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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HX53 VJA is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 8,172 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 ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 VJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX53 VJA registered?

HX53 VJA is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 VJA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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