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LJ53 WKG

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,054 mi
Last recorded11,054 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WKG
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 11,054 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 11,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 10,332 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,591 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 9,591 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,998 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 8,998 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 8,411 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,411 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,200 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 7,273 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 7,273 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 6,349 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 5,467 miles

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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LJ53 WKG is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJ53 WKG, 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 LJ53 WKG registered?

LJ53 WKG is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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