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FN03 HBZ

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,152 mi
Last recorded37,152 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 HBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 37,152 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 33,243 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 33,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,529 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,384 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 31,253 miles

minor engine oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2019 30,215 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 30,215 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,114 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 29,335 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 29,334 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,149 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 27,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,149 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 27,149 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 May 2012 22,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 21,181 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 19,368 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 19,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 May 2007 14,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake requires attention

Pass 22 May 2006 12,229 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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FN03 HBZ is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FN03 HBZ, 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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FN03 HBZ is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 16 April 2003.

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