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AY53 FCX

2003 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,123 mi
Last recorded3,123 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FCX
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2011 3,123 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Lower Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Upper Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 3,123 miles

Side panels fitted-unable to clearly inspect rear brake and fuel lines.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 2,699 miles

unable to see amount of wear on front pads

Pass 26 Jun 2009 2,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 2,451 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 2,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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AY53 FCX is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 8,172 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 ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 FCX registered?

AY53 FCX is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AY53 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 FCX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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