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FX03 DHL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,410 mi
Last recorded23,410 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 DHL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 23,410 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,645 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 21,572 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,125 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,568 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,907 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 15,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 12,244 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 12,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 9,159 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 9,159 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2008 7,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 7,964 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 5,954 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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FX03 DHL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green 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 FX03 DHL, 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 FX03 DHL registered?

FX03 DHL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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