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BU53 OGT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,797 mi
Last recorded33,797 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 33,797 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 33,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 31,894 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower oil leak on engine casing

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,800 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 28,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 26,878 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 24,881 miles

Central Front Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Central Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,705 miles

Centre Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 23,705 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Centre Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Centre Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 19,418 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 19,418 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 12,304 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2010 5,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 1,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 171 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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BU53 OGT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BU53 OGT, 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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BU53 OGT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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