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DA03 ULJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,155 mi
Last recorded20,155 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ULJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,155 miles

no left side mirror

Fail 4 Sep 2012 20,155 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

no left side mirror

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,588 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no mirrors fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 16,588 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,111 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 19,111 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 10,814 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 5,164 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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DA03 ULJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

DA03 ULJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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