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PN04 LVJ

2004 Aprilia Sonic

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,674 mi
Last recorded10,674 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 2004 Aprilia Sonic8,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 LVJ
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 10,657 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 8,293 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 8,276 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

nail in rear tyre

rear brake lever broken

slight oil leak

How Reliable is the Aprilia Sonic?

Based on 2,991 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
982
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 213
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 85
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 70
wheel bearings have excessive free play 65
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PN04 LVJ is a 2004 Aprilia Sonic in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 8,261 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 Aprilia Sonic fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 213 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN04 LVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Sonic typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PN04 LVJ registered?

PN04 LVJ is a 2004 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is PN04 LVJ safe to buy?

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