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FJ03 VRY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

21,861 mi
Last recorded21,861 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VRY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 21,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 21,302 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 21,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 19,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 18,752 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 18,752 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake lever does not operate the brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 17,754 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 16,875 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 14,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 12,023 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 11,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 11,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,556 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 9,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,664 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 8,664 miles

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

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

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 VRY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FJ03 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

FJ03 VRY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is FJ03 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 VRY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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