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EY03 FPA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,347 mi
Last recorded11,347 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 FPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 11,347 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock absorber bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 11,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 10,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,972 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 8,972 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 7,932 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 7,912 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 7,007 miles

Both tyres starting to crack.

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 6,159 miles

front tyre crazing.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 4,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 3,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 2,260 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 2,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 2,250 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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EY03 FPA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY03 FPA, 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 EY03 FPA registered?

EY03 FPA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is EY03 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 FPA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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