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LJ53 SWU

2003 Piaggio ET2

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

12,955 mi
Last recorded12,955 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 SWU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 12,955 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 12,882 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre has visible tread below 1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 12,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 11,959 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 11,959 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2017 11,959 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2016 11,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 11,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 11,307 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,356 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 8,667 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 8,667 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 7,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,125 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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LJ53 SWU is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ53 SWU, 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 LJ53 SWU registered?

LJ53 SWU is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is LJ53 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 SWU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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