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.

Is the 2003 Gilera Ice reliable?

Based on MOT data from 301 vehicles, the 2003 Gilera Ice has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2003 Gilera Ice?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2003 Gilera Ice are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (27.5% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (24.1% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (22.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 301 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2003 Gilera Ice has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting a modestly higher chance of picking up faults than most vehicles of this age. The dangerous defect rate sits at 14.6%, which is acceptable and not a major red flag, though it's worth factoring into your pre-purchase inspection.

These machines are averaging just 8,606 miles, which is actually quite low for a 20-year-old vehicle and suggests many owners aren't clocking up heavy use. When failures do occur, you're looking at an average of 1.21 failures and 2.3 advisories per test, indicating minor wear rather than catastrophic issues—so before buying, get a pre-MOT inspection to catch any small problems before they become test fails.

The 2003 Gilera Ice passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (77%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

14.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.21

Over 4.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–11k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.3 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 301 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 301 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Lighting 27.5%

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Tyre wear 24.1%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 22.1%

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 14.2%

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Exhaust & emissions 10.6%

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2003.

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Before you buy a 2003 Gilera Ice

Based on MOT data from 301 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 922 Gilera Ice vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 90.3%

833

Silver 3.6%

Grey 2%

Blue 1.3%

Red 1.2%

Yellow 0.5%

Orange 0.5%

White 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

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

7,590

typical

4,329

low mileage

11,176

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,329 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,329–11,176 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2003 Gilera Ices sit.

⚠ Over 15,087 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2003 Gilera Ice — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 34% of 2003 Gilera Ices are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.21

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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