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EK03 FMJ

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,637 mi
Last recorded4,637 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 FMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 4,637 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 4,637 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 4,128 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 4,126 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

cables protruding from underneath belly-pan

Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,126 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 4,126 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,012 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 2,577 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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EK03 FMJ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EK03 FMJ, 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 EK03 FMJ registered?

EK03 FMJ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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