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FD03 YZX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,713 mi
Last recorded32,713 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 YZX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 32,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 30,992 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 30,478 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 30,478 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 29,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 27,448 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,102 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 23,952 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 18,268 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 18,268 miles

Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 17,159 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 16,542 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 14,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 12,826 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,154 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

headlamp aim set on lower limit .

Pass 28 Jun 2010 360 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

n/s front indicator lense cracked .

Pass 15 Sep 2009 341 miles

horn weak tone.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 221 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 YZX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

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

Is FD03 YZX safe to buy?

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