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EU53 HVG

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,092 mi
Last recorded20,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 HVG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 20,092 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,745 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 19,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,091 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 19,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 17,371 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 17,371 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Jan 2013 15,039 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 15,039 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 13,115 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2012 13,115 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 11,007 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 8,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 6,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 5,263 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 3,409 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 2,022 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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EU53 HVG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU53 HVG, 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 EU53 HVG registered?

EU53 HVG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is EU53 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 HVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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