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LF03 ONB

2003 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,505 mi
Last recorded18,505 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 ONB
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 18,505 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 18,487 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 18,304 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 18,302 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2015 16,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 16,375 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 16,375 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,375 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 16,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,004 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 12,314 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,792 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 6,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 5,269 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 ONB is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONB, 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 ONB registered?

LF03 ONB is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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