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SF03 SSJ

2003 Aprilia Area 51

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,234 mi
Last recorded9,234 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Area 516,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 SSJ
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2011 9,234 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 8,582 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 8,473 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,694 miles

Offside Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 6,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Feb 2008 5,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 3,518 miles

How Reliable is the Aprilia Area 51?

Based on 1,332 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
504
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 77
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 31
Tyre tread not clearly visible 20
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 15
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SF03 SSJ is a 2003 Aprilia Area 51 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Area 51 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 6,206 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 Aprilia Area 51 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF03 SSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Area 51 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Area 51 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF03 SSJ registered?

SF03 SSJ is a 2003 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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