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EK03 LRU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,631 mi
Last recorded5,631 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 LRU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,631 miles

engine bushes have slight free play

Pass 18 Jun 2015 5,078 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 4,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 4,813 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 4,813 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2012 4,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 3,895 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 3,026 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 3,026 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 1,210 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 LRU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

EK03 LRU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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