MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted, louder than OEM but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM03 RWF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FM03 RWF, 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 FM03 RWF registered?
FM03 RWF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 2003.
Is FM03 RWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FM03 RWF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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