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EK03 EHX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

1,486 mi
Last recorded1,486 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 EHX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 1,486 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 1,471 miles

Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed shows vin sticker numbers different to vin stamp (0.2 (c))

Vehicle identification number obviously falsified main vin number has been welded in not stamped original (0.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,051 miles

Front front tyre getting to wear markers

Fail 15 Jun 2019 57,051 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working nearside front and rear indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front front tyre getting to wear markers

Pass 24 May 2018 54,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 49,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 48,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,067 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 43,336 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 41,675 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,675 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,487 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,511 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,228 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,252 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 31,252 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 EHX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK03 EHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK03 EHX registered?

EK03 EHX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 2003.

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