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FP53 GJV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

9,133 mi
Last recorded9,133 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 GJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 9,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 8,525 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 8,525 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 7,690 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 7,690 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 7,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 4,816 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 3,652 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 3,652 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight Rear brake pedal seized solid (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 15,298 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 14,236 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 14,149 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 14,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 13,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 13,728 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 13,505 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,774 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 2,929 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre begineing to crack around centre and side wall

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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FP53 GJV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FP53 GJV, 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 FP53 GJV registered?

FP53 GJV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is FP53 GJV safe to buy?

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