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HX53 OBU

2004 Piaggio ET2

Pink Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,327 mi
Last recorded14,327 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio ET27,955 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OBU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2004
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 14,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,251 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 13,251 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 11,823 miles

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

Noise from transmission case

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 11,823 miles

Noise from transmission case

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,331 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 8,172 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 8,172 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 5,337 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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HX53 OBU is a 2004 Piaggio ET2 in Pink with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 7,955 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 ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 OBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX53 OBU is a 2004 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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