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FY03 WPV

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

36,125 mi
Last recorded36,125 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 WPV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 36,125 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath by footbrake/centre stand mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 33,644 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 31,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 30,251 miles

Central Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot board corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header to silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 30,232 miles

Central Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footboard corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 30,170 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot board corroded and has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2020 29,964 miles

Central Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Foot board coroded and has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2019 29,571 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,700 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 28,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in floor pan. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,630 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,613 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,090 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,825 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 18,432 miles

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,710 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 13,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,685 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,991 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 8,795 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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FY03 WPV is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 WPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY03 WPV is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 18 June 2003.

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