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FM03 RWF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

34,244 mi
Last recorded34,244 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RWF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 34,244 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 34,244 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 33,370 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted, louder than OEM but not excessive (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 32,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,121 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 32,009 miles

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))

Fail 25 Sep 2012 15,904 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,904 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 15,904 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,904 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 15,904 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 14,441 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 14,441 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2008 14,379 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,125 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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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.

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