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LA03 LNG

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,175 mi
Last recorded6,175 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 LNG
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 6,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 6,175 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

flat rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,119 miles

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

front tyre depth below 1.0

Pass 17 Apr 2012 6,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 6,005 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 5,840 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 5,840 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 5,283 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 5,283 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2009 4,437 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 3,361 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 3,361 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 2,569 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 2,569 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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LA03 LNG is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LA03 LNG, 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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LA03 LNG is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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