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SJ03 FZV

2003 Aprilia Sonic

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,548 mi
Last recorded10,548 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 2003 Aprilia Sonic6,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FZV
MakeAprilia
ModelSonic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,548 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 10,506 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,370 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 8,258 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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SJ03 FZV is a 2003 Aprilia Sonic in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Aprilia Sonic models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 6,383 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 SJ03 FZV, 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 23 years old, this Aprilia Sonic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ03 FZV registered?

SJ03 FZV is a 2003 Aprilia Sonic, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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