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DN03 VDJ

2003 Piaggio ET2

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

4,644 mi
Last recorded4,644 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 VDJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 4,644 miles

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 4,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 3,971 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 3,238 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 3,238 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 2,951 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 2,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

top box insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2012 2,692 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,692 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,800 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 1,800 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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DN03 VDJ is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DN03 VDJ, 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.

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What year was DN03 VDJ registered?

DN03 VDJ is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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