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BU03 OPH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,806 mi
Last recorded10,806 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OPH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,806 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,450 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 8,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 5,477 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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BU03 OPH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU03 OPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 OPH registered?

BU03 OPH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is BU03 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 OPH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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