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FP03 WCX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,204 mi
Last recorded23,204 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 WCX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,204 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 23,170 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 20,919 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,710 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 20,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,863 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 19,808 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear tyre damaged in centre of tread

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,828 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,365 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 18,365 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,824 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 7,348 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 5,329 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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FP03 WCX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP03 WCX, 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 FP03 WCX registered?

FP03 WCX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is FP03 WCX safe to buy?

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