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FD03 YXS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,985 mi
Last recorded16,985 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 16,985 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 16,865 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 16,847 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 16,847 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,539 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 33,538 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,895 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,778 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,247 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,601 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 17,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,946 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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FD03 YXS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

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

Is FD03 YXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 YXS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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