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DG53 BZA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,559 mi
Last recorded19,559 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 BZA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,559 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 19,559 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

slight cracking on side wall of front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 16,547 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,248 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 13,248 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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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DG53 BZA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DG53 BZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 BZA registered?

DG53 BZA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DG53 BZA safe to buy?

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