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DX03 OPA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

18,532 mi
Last recorded18,532 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 18,532 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 17,550 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 15,904 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 15,387 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 14,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,906 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 13,898 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine mount to frame / swingarm pivot excessive play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 15,144 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 15,144 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 15,143 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 14,722 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 14,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 14,174 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 14,174 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 12,360 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 12,360 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,659 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 10,609 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,357 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,657 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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DX03 OPA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX03 OPA, 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 DX03 OPA registered?

DX03 OPA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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