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EU03 XGN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,467 mi
Last recorded15,467 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 XGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,467 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 15,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 15,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 1,265 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 1,265 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 10,776 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,934 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 9,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2006 9,837 miles

Rear brake upto MOT standard but no as good as usual for model

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 XGN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

EU03 XGN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is EU03 XGN safe to buy?

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