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DG52 HMU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,267 mi
Last recorded27,267 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 HMU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 27,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,717 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 17,757 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 17,739 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,309 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 13,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 12,964 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 12,964 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b) DANGEROUS

number plate lamp dim. exhaust shield loose.n/s mirror loose

Pass 10 Oct 2011 12,389 miles

Exhaust guard loose

Fail 4 Oct 2011 12,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Exhaust guard loose

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,017 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,770 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 11,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,878 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 7,618 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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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DG52 HMU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DG52 HMU, 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 DG52 HMU registered?

DG52 HMU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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