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FD03 ZTE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,784 mi
Last recorded1,784 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZTE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 1,784 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 1,778 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 1,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 1,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 800 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 ZTE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 ZTE, 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 ZTE?

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What year was FD03 ZTE registered?

FD03 ZTE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is FD03 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 ZTE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD03 ZTE have outstanding finance?

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