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AY53 FCL

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

23,560 mi
Last recorded23,560 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FCL
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 23,560 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 22,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,975 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2018 21,975 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 19,032 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 18,554 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate starting to delaminate but still can be read from distance

Fail 13 Nov 2015 18,554 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate starting to delaminate but still can be read from distance

Pass 29 Nov 2014 18,187 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014

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

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,306 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

The split pins securing the front and rear wheel nuts were not checked due to bolt on hub caps fitted to the scooter..

Fail 19 Sep 2013 17,306 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

The split pins securing the front and rear wheel nuts were not checked due to bolt on hub caps fitted to the scooter..

Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,198 miles

rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,025 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 14,025 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 5,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2008 5,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 5,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 659 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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AY53 FCL is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 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 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 FCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 FCL is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 9 September 2003.

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