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FP03 WHZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,054 mi
Last recorded11,054 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 WHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 10,752 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 10,752 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,917 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 9,917 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 9,315 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,540 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 8,530 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,755 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 5,110 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 5,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 4,238 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 4 May 2007 3,640 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2006 2,564 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 2,564 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 WHZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP03 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

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

Is FP03 WHZ safe to buy?

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