MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,386 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Tyres 10 years old
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Tyres 10 years old
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
advise front brake operation poor
advise tighten rear wheel
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Advise no plate be changed
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?
Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ03 VSM is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FJ03 VSM registered?
FJ03 VSM is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 5 April 2003.
Is FJ03 VSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ03 VSM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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