MOT Status
ValidMileage
18,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of DX03 OPA?
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What year was DX03 OPA registered?
DX03 OPA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2003.
Is DX03 OPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for DX03 OPA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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