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HX03 KBV

2003 Piaggio Liberty

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

8,711 mi
Last recorded8,711 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Liberty7,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KBV
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 8,711 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 8,711 miles

Fuel cap ineffective no seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 7,920 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 7,918 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 7,918 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 7,918 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 7,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 7,663 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 7,663 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 7,338 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 7,338 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 6,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 6,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 6,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 6,243 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 6,243 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 5,993 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 5,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 5,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 4,907 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 4,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 3,447 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 871 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 11,829 miles

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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HX03 KBV is a 2003 Piaggio Liberty in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 7,220 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 HX03 KBV, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX03 KBV registered?

HX03 KBV is a 2003 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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