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LF03 BMV

2003 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

7,295 mi
Last recorded7,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BMV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 7,295 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 7,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 9,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 6,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 6,633 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 6,633 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 6,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 6,329 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 6,329 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 5,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 4,833 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 4,833 miles

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 3,965 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 2,634 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 2,634 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Jul 2009 1,304 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 1,286 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 1,009 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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LF03 BMV is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LF03 BMV, 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 LF03 BMV registered?

LF03 BMV is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is LF03 BMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 BMV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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