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BL03 OAB

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,767 mi
Last recorded2,767 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 OAB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 2,767 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 1,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 16,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 13,334 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 11,511 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 11,498 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam LEFT LOCK LIGHT GOES OUT. (4.1.3 (b))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam GOES OUT LEFT LOCK. (4.1.3 (b))

Front Position lamp not working LEFT LOCK GOES OUT. (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 9,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 9,538 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 8,780 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,266 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,732 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 7,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 7,292 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 7,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2006 6,197 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 OAB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

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

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