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DN03 VDA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Diesel 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,792 mi
Last recorded11,792 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 VDA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2010 11,792 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

rear brake lever to short

Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,310 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 7,308 miles

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

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

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

front mudgaurd missing

o/s mirror broken off

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,809 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 10,809 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 8,071 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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DN03 VDA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc diesel 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 DN03 VDA, 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 DN03 VDA registered?

DN03 VDA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is DN03 VDA safe to buy?

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