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FP03 WHK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,639 mi
Last recorded18,639 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 WHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 18,639 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 16,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,578 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 14,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 11,242 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,099 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 10,099 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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 WHK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP03 WHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP03 WHK registered?

FP03 WHK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is FP03 WHK safe to buy?

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