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EK03 BKF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,338 mi
Last recorded17,338 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 BKF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 17,338 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 16,728 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 14,980 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 14,977 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 13,864 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 13,233 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2021 13,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2020 11,499 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 10,545 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 9,624 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 8,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 8,880 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 7,521 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 7,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,026 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,752 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 5,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,137 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 3,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 2,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 1,851 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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EK03 BKF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 EK03 BKF, 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 EK03 BKF registered?

EK03 BKF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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