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FJ03 VSM

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,386 mi
Last recorded14,386 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VSM
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 14,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,012 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Tyres 10 years old

Fail 29 Mar 2021 14,006 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 13,901 miles

advise front brake operation poor

advise tighten rear wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2017 13,626 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 13,623 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 13,067 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 12,042 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 12,042 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 9,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 9,432 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 7,932 miles

Advise no plate be changed

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,057 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,030 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 7,030 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 6,327 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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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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FJ03 VSM is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 5 April 2003.

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