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FP03 WJM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,422 mi
Last recorded42,422 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 WJM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 42,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 42,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 41,901 miles

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 41,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 37,837 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 37,837 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 30,323 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 30,323 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2016 29,165 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,199 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 21,802 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 17,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,457 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 12,457 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 11,272 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2011 11,272 miles

Battery insecure

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 8,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,945 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 7,945 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 6,533 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 6,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,810 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 WJM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

FP03 WJM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is FP03 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP03 WJM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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