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FP03 WHU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,728 mi
Last recorded8,728 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 WHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 8,728 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 37,299 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 37,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTED AIM (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 37,126 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,942 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,942 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 31,978 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 31,869 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,368 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 22,358 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,150 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 6 May 2006 16,711 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 WHU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

FP03 WHU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is FP03 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 WHU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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