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VO03 FCA

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FCA
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2013 2 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely by a positive means (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front brake slightly draging on

offside mirror missing

offside rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 18 May 2009 5,834 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 4,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 4,665 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 3,404 miles

How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?

Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
624
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 386
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 372
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 320
Drive chain excessively loose 235
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
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VO03 FCA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 6,730 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Gilera Cougar fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO03 FCA registered?

VO03 FCA is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is VO03 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 FCA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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