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HN52 KVE

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

16,654 mi
Last recorded16,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 KVE
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 16,654 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 16,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2013 16,381 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,382 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 16,381 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,391 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 14,363 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 24,054 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 24,041 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 24,021 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Feb 2007 23,805 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 18,147 miles

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

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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HN52 KVE is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HN52 KVE, 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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HN52 KVE is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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