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FM52 FJE

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,728 mi
Last recorded9,728 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FJE
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 9,728 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 9,170 miles

front brake stiff to operate.

Pass 4 Mar 2022 8,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 7,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 5,100 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 4,599 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 1,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2014 1,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 7,159 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 5,463 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 8 May 2012 5,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 7,578 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 7,578 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,433 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 5,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 2,984 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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FM52 FJE is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green 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 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 FM52 FJE, 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 FM52 FJE registered?

FM52 FJE is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 8 February 2003.

Is FM52 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 FJE 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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