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VU03 WUL

2003 Aprilia Area 51

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,464 mi
Last recorded16,464 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Area 516,206 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 WUL
MakeAprilia
ModelArea 51
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,464 miles

Headlamp lens damaged.

Rear exhaust silencer mounting slightly loose.SYSTEM IS SECURE.

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

STRONGLY ADVISE;FRONT TYRE PERISHING.

Seat cover in poor condition.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 16,458 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp lens damaged.

Rear exhaust silencer mounting slightly loose.SYSTEM IS SECURE.

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

STRONGLY ADVISE;FRONT TYRE PERISHING.

Seat cover in poor condition.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 12,771 miles

Front tyre tread perishing in tread area.

Rear tyre tread depth worn close to limit.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,915 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,033 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 8,541 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 5,968 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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VU03 WUL is a 2003 Aprilia Area 51 in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU03 WUL, 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 VU03 WUL registered?

VU03 WUL is a 2003 Aprilia Area 51, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 WUL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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