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FY03 VNS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,619 mi
Last recorded28,619 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 VNS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,171 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,757 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 21,757 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,700 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 18,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,209 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 10,798 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 10,798 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 10,630 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,369 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,640 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 5,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 4,875 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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FY03 VNS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY03 VNS, 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 FY03 VNS registered?

FY03 VNS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is FY03 VNS safe to buy?

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