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LA03 LXL

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,642 mi
Last recorded60,642 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 LXL
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,642 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,858 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,858 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 49,637 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 47,462 miles

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

front tyre tread out of shape

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,392 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,844 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 31,844 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,834 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?

Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 20
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 16
Headlamp aim too low 14
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LA03 LXL is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 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 B500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA03 LXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio B500 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA03 LXL registered?

LA03 LXL is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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