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VX53 UPY

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,808 mi
Last recorded18,808 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 UPY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 16,638 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 14,357 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 10,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 7,656 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake travel

Fail 19 Jan 2008 7,656 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake travel

Pass 16 Nov 2006 5,401 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?

Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 555
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 249
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
suspension bush has excessive free play 232
Steering lock stop ineffective 187
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VX53 UPY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 555 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 UPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 UPY registered?

VX53 UPY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is VX53 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 UPY 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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