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BL03 LCX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,947 mi
Last recorded11,947 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LCX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 11,947 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 11,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 11,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 11,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,483 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 10,483 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 10,483 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,849 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 9,849 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 1,306 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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BL03 LCX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 LCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL03 LCX registered?

BL03 LCX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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