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LJ53 SWV

2003 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,964 mi
Last recorded4,964 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 SWV
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 4,964 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 4,964 miles

Exhaust system insecure no bolts holding silencer on (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 3,481 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 3,481 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached THISW SCOOTER IS NOT SAFE TO RIDE (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 2,211 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 2,173 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 215 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 2,069 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 2,069 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 1,993 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 1,993 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 1,715 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 1,715 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 1,523 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 1,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 1,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,230 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

carrier/top-box plate insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2009 1,230 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Carrier/top-box plate insecure

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 SWV is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LJ53 SWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ53 SWV registered?

LJ53 SWV is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is LJ53 SWV safe to buy?

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