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EN52 ZFA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

11,818 mi
Last recorded11,818 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 ZFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 11,818 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 11,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 11,265 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 10,839 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 10,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 10,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 9,623 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 9,075 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 8,273 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 7,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,966 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 6,471 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 5,848 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

panels restricted view to test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 5,172 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2011 5,038 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2011 5,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2010 4,354 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 3,888 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 3,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 2,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,203 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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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EN52 ZFA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EN52 ZFA, 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 EN52 ZFA registered?

EN52 ZFA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is EN52 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 ZFA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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