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SD53 AVE

2003 Aprilia Caponord

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,106 mi
Last recorded48,106 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Caponord19,943 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 AVE
MakeAprilia
ModelCaponord
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 48,106 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,755 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,351 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 40,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,385 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,115 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 28,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,605 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,296 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 21,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,202 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,969 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 14,969 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 14,966 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Aprilia Caponord?

Based on 5,681 MOT tests across 610 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
610
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
wheel bearings have excessive free play 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 18
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SD53 AVE is a 2003 Aprilia Caponord in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Caponord models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,943 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 Caponord fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD53 AVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aprilia Caponord typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Aprilia Caponord is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD53 AVE registered?

SD53 AVE is a 2003 Aprilia Caponord, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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