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EU53 USX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

27,765 mi
Last recorded27,765 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 USX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 27,765 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 27,765 miles

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,293 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 26,799 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 26,790 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 25,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 25,003 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 24,995 miles

Central Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust bracket is fouling on rear spindle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slightly Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,128 miles

Front Front tyre beginning to show signs of cracking but not excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2020 23,446 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 22,183 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 22,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 21,158 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 20,295 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 18,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 16,245 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 13,177 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,373 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 9,243 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 9,243 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2009 7,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 4,763 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 3,403 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 USX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 USX, 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 USX registered?

EU53 USX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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