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EU03 RZH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

167 mi
Last recorded167 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 RZH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 167 miles

Customer advised new odometer fitted since last test.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,411 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 21,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 20,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 18,969 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,239 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,510 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,290 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,783 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 14,783 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 13,959 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,237 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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EU03 RZH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EU03 RZH, 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 EU03 RZH registered?

EU03 RZH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for EU03 RZH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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