CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK03 UAF

2003 Gilera Cougar

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,438 mi
Last recorded10,438 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Gilera Cougar6,730 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Gilera
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 UAF
MakeGilera
ModelCougar
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 10,438 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 10,438 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 9,764 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 9,764 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 9,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,707 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 9,707 miles

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

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

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

How Reliable is the Gilera Cougar?

Based on 7,923 MOT tests across 1,170 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
624
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,170
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 386
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 372
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) 320
Drive chain excessively loose 235
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 190
Full Gilera Cougar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK03 UAF is a 2003 Gilera Cougar in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Gilera Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 6,730 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 Gilera Cougar fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 386 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 UAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gilera Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Gilera Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK03 UAF?

You can check the full history of LK03 UAF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK03 UAF registered?

LK03 UAF is a 2003 Gilera Cougar, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is LK03 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK03 UAF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK03 UAF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK03 UAF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.