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BV03 ATX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,036 mi
Last recorded8,036 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ATX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 8,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 7,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022

Central Lower center stand badly deformed

Fail 13 Jul 2022 7,868 miles

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

Central Lower center stand badly deformed

Pass 17 Jun 2021 7,825 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 7,825 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 7,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 7,723 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corroded will need repair before next mot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2015 7,628 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

front mudguard repaired with tape

hinge on seat badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 6,676 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 6,666 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 4,567 miles

Battery flat/low

Pass 23 Jun 2012 3,991 miles

front mudgaurd repaired with gaffer tape

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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BV03 ATX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BV03 ATX, 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 BV03 ATX registered?

BV03 ATX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BV03 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 ATX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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