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HF53 KXV

2003 Piaggio B500

Black Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,931 mi
Last recorded20,931 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio B50018,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KXV
MakePiaggio
ModelB500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 20,931 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 19,698 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 19,698 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 16,866 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 16,150 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 16,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 14,074 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,336 miles

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

front brake slightly spongy

Pass 6 Apr 2011 10,084 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 9,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 8,741 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 8,738 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front tyre is slightly cracking

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2007 7,350 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 6,834 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?

Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
1,390
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 51
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 20
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 16
Headlamp aim too low 14
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HF53 KXV is a 2003 Piaggio B500 in Black with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,956 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 B500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 KXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio B500 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF53 KXV registered?

HF53 KXV is a 2003 Piaggio B500, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is HF53 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 KXV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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