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EU03 TVC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,087 mi
Last recorded12,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 TVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 12,087 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 10,529 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 10,514 miles

Brake lever mounting cracked Rear (3.1.2c)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front brake switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 9,878 miles

Front tyre unevenly worn

Fail 8 Nov 2016 9,878 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front tyre unevenly worn

Low tyre pressures

Top box rack loose

Pass 11 Nov 2015 9,302 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 9,302 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,282 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 9,269 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 9,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 9,150 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 9,143 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 9,031 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,962 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 8,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,586 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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EU03 TVC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU03 TVC, 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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EU03 TVC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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