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EU53 KVV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,141 mi
Last recorded18,141 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KVV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 18,141 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,140 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 18,139 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

FRONT FENDER INSECURE

Pass 21 Apr 2018 16,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 14,972 miles

Long travel on rear brake lever

Fail 2 May 2017 14,972 miles

Long travel on rear brake lever

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working loose connection (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,947 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,057 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 13,057 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 11,066 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,328 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 8,437 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 8,055 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 KVV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KVV, 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 KVV registered?

EU53 KVV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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