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FP04 BCK

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,725 mi
Last recorded14,725 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 BCK
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2014 14,725 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 12,801 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 12,798 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 11,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 7,173 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 7,173 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 20,830 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 2,662 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,410 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 13,410 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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FP04 BCK is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,462 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 FP04 BCK, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP04 BCK is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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