Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2003 Gilera Ice?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2003 Gilera Ice?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2003 Gilera Ice?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2003 Gilera Ice?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Gilera Ice (2003)

301 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77% first-time pass rate

2003 Gilera Ice

CarHunch analysed 301 real MOT records for the 2003 Gilera Ice. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Average reliability 3% below UK average

77%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

7,590

typical mileage

4,329–11,176 middle half

14.6%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

1.21

avg MOT failures per car

over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2003 Gilera Ice

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2003 Gilera Ice vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

4,329

low mileage

7,590

typical

11,176

high mileage

Half of all 2003 Gilera Ice vehicles fall between 4,329 and 11,176 miles.

2003 Gilera Ice — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (34% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.21

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2003 Gilera Ice

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

27.5%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing
22.1%

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
18.5%

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies
14.7%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
14.2%

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
14.1%

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion
14.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
10.6%

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Gilera Ice:

2001 2002 2004