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LJ53 VGZ

2003 Piaggio Ape Van

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19 mi
Last recorded19 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Ape Van3,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 VGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2009 19 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 19 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 141 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 141 miles

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.

80.2%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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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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What year was LJ53 VGZ registered?

LJ53 VGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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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.

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