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PM04 JLM

2007 Piaggio Ape

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,062 mi
Last recorded3,062 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Ape3,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 JLM
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 3,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 2,942 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 2,907 miles

All position lamps not working lights not working without engine running (1.1.A.3b)

Front Statutory seat belt missing main part of belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) been crushed (2.2.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn both sides (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 2,396 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 2,061 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2014 2,061 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2013 1,609 miles

Centre Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 911 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 911 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 178 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 178 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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PM04 JLM is a 2007 Piaggio Ape in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 3,030 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PM04 JLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio Ape is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PM04 JLM registered?

PM04 JLM is a 2007 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is PM04 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM04 JLM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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