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FD03 YVN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,232 mi
Last recorded14,232 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YVN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 14,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 14,101 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 13,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 13,744 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 13,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 12,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 12,615 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 12,268 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 12,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 12,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,701 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 11,701 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,761 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,881 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 9,856 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,096 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 9,096 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2007 7,650 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 7,650 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 5,462 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 5,443 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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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FD03 YVN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD03 YVN, 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 FD03 YVN registered?

FD03 YVN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is FD03 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 YVN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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