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C117 HBA

2003 Vespa (douglas) P200E

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,607 mi
Last recorded36,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vespa (douglas) P200E22,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC117 HBA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP200E
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 36,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 35,957 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 35,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 34,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 32,688 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 31,028 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 30,578 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 29,823 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 28,752 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,786 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 26,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,008 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 22,740 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,744 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 20,744 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P200E?

Based on 3,685 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
359
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 24
Direction indicators not working 20
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
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C117 HBA is a 2003 Vespa (douglas) P200E in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Vespa (douglas) P200E models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 22,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) P200E fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C117 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) P200E typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 23 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P200E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C117 HBA registered?

C117 HBA is a 2003 Vespa (douglas) P200E, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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