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DA03 KKJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 KKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 7 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 5 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 2,080 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 275 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 11 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight oil leak.

Fail 27 Feb 2020 11 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight oil leak.

Pass 9 Mar 2019

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2019

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 166 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 166 miles

Rear Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,114 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 23,029 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 23,029 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 20,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013
Fail 29 Aug 2012 17,713 miles

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 16,801 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,269 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 16,269 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 14,568 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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DA03 KKJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA03 KKJ, 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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DA03 KKJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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