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FJ03 ULH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,503 mi
Last recorded30,503 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ULH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,503 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,426 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 28,418 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 28,293 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 28,292 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,631 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 27,546 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear no plate lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Feb 2010 24,050 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 23,954 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,002 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 16,244 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 11,457 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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FJ03 ULH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ03 ULH, 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 FJ03 ULH registered?

FJ03 ULH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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