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EK03 HNW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,369 mi
Last recorded45,369 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 HNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 45,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,193 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 30,617 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 HNW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

EK03 HNW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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The MOT history for EK03 HNW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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