CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD03 YXZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,292 mi
Last recorded17,292 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 17,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 17,268 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 14,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 12,077 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 10,861 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 9,456 miles

Front tyre tread starting to crack

Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 26 May 2017 8,929 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

age cracks to front tyre

age cracks to rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2016 8,231 miles

Front tyre tread starting to crack

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 1 May 2015 7,712 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,893 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Slight crack in rear right indicator lens.

Pass 1 May 2013 6,224 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 4,769 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 2,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

note dont clean tyres with silicone it is slippy!

Pass 9 Apr 2011 2,605 miles

note dont clean tyres with silicone it is slippy!

Pass 3 Apr 2010 620 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD03 YXZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FD03 YXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD03 YXZ?

You can check the full history of FD03 YXZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD03 YXZ registered?

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

Is FD03 YXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 YXZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD03 YXZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD03 YXZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.