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FN03 ENC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,026 mi
Last recorded16,026 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 ENC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 16,026 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 16,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 14,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,133 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 11,126 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

rear nearside indicator lens cracked,but is not emitting white light

Pass 17 Aug 2010 9,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 7,328 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 6,061 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 5,361 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2006 5,361 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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FN03 ENC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN03 ENC, 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 FN03 ENC registered?

FN03 ENC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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