Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Piaggio New Skipper?

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 2004 Piaggio New Skipper?

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 2004 Piaggio New Skipper?

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 2004 Piaggio New Skipper reliable?

Based on MOT data from 254 vehicles, the 2004 Piaggio New Skipper has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Piaggio New Skipper?

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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Piaggio New Skipper (2004)

254 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.5% first-time pass rate

2004 Piaggio New Skipper

CarHunch analysed 254 real MOT records for the 2004 Piaggio New Skipper. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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A 2004 Piaggio New Skipper has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 23.5%—less than a third of the UK average of 80%—making it a profoundly unreliable proposition. Fortunately, dangerous defects are uncommon at 3.9%, so while these vehicles will cost you in repairs and failed tests, they're unlikely to leave you stranded with a safety-critical problem.

The median mileage of 6,820 miles for a 20-year-old vehicle suggests many haven't been used heavily, yet they still fail at an alarming rate, indicating age-related deterioration rather than wear-and-tear issues. With an average of 0.27 failures and 0.6 advisories per test, expect recurring minor problems—electrics, fasteners, and general corrosion—so if you're considering one, budget for regular remedial work or walk away entirely.

We have limited data for the 2004 Piaggio New Skipper — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

81.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.27

Over 2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–9k

For context

These stats describe 254 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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Before you buy a 2004 Piaggio New Skipper

Based on MOT data from 254 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	251	81.3%	0.27

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,235 Piaggio New Skipper vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 34.3%

424

Silver 24.6%

304

Black 24.5%

302

Red 8.3%

102

Yellow 4.6%

Grey 3.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Piaggio New Skipper 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.

6,820

typical

4,160

low mileage

9,297

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Piaggio New Skipper vehicles fall between 4,160 and 9,297 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,160 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.

✓ 4,160–9,297 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Piaggio New Skippers sit.

⚠ Over 12,550 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.27

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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