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EU53 KWC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

10,934 mi
Last recorded10,934 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 KWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 10,934 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. on rebound (2.3.6b)

no side light- and high beam telltale.

Fail 3 Dec 2015 10,934 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. on rebound (2.3.6b)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

no side light- and high beam telltale.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 9,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 8,304 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 8,304 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 6,968 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 5,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 5,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 3,638 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 3,131 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (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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EU53 KWC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWC, 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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EU53 KWC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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