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WA53 KTK

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,608 mi
Last recorded23,608 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KTK
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 23,608 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel rear (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swingarm engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 19,638 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Oct 2016 19,582 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2015 18,122 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 18,114 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 14,255 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 14,255 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,318 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 12,318 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,236 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 9,522 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 9,522 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 7,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 5,772 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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WA53 KTK is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WA53 KTK, 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 WA53 KTK registered?

WA53 KTK is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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