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WX53 KSE

2003 Piaggio B500

Red Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,176 mi
Last recorded23,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 KSE
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,176 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 23,176 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2011 22,256 miles

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 22,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,789 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 13,785 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 4,563 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?

Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 20
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 16
Headlamp aim too low 14
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WX53 KSE is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 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 B500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 KSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio B500 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX53 KSE is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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