MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape Van?
Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 VGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Ape Van in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2003 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 3,836 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 Ape Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 VGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Ape Van typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of LJ53 VGZ?
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What year was LJ53 VGZ registered?
LJ53 VGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is LJ53 VGZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 VGZ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LJ53 VGZ have outstanding finance?
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