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EU53 MKN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,855 mi
Last recorded37,855 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 MKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 37,855 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,077 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 34,657 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 34,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 34,023 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,856 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 26,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,760 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,924 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,124 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 May 2012 21,639 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,105 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 19,856 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,979 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 MKN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKN, 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 MKN registered?

EU53 MKN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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