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DG53 CHC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,789 mi
Last recorded10,789 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 CHC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 10,789 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 9,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 3,873 miles

Front mudguard missing

Fail 12 Mar 2020 3,873 miles

Front Brake lever insecure Lock nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible Cracked (0.1 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly Doesn’t return by itself (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 3,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 17,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,041 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,630 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 8,578 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

clutch not engaging.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,578 miles

headlamp starting to deteriarate but ok at present.

Fail 20 Feb 2008 8,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

headlamp starting to deteriarate but ok at present.

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 CHC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CHC, 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 DG53 CHC registered?

DG53 CHC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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