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LB52 SDZ

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,656 mi
Last recorded22,656 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,656 miles

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

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

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

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

bolt missing on top mounting for silencer

under tray brocken

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,916 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 27,916 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 24,315 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 24,315 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 20,081 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 15,781 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 15,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,456 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 11,451 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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LB52 SDZ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LB52 SDZ, 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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What year was LB52 SDZ registered?

LB52 SDZ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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