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DA03 UGT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,415 mi
Last recorded12,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 UGT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 12,415 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 12,394 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 10,771 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 10,771 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,768 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,526 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 4,659 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 4,553 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 4,553 miles

Offside Front 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 UGT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UGT, 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 DA03 UGT registered?

DA03 UGT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is DA03 UGT safe to buy?

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