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EK03 KEJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,991 mi
Last recorded28,991 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 KEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,991 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,675 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 19,608 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 19,608 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,922 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 3,589 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 3,587 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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 KEJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

EK03 KEJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is EK03 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 KEJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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