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HF51 KOW

2001 Piaggio Liberty

Silver Petrol 42cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,910 mi
Last recorded7,910 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Liberty8,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 KOW
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine42cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,910 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,848 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

hi beam warning lamp not working

Fail 23 Aug 2008 10,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

hi beam warning lamp not working

Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,494 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 9,494 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,284 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 7,200 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 7,200 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear tyre cracked but not showing the cords or plys.

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
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HF51 KOW is a 2001 Piaggio Liberty in Silver with a 42cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 8,746 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 KOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 KOW registered?

HF51 KOW is a 2001 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 KOW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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