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GK03 AKY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,315 mi
Last recorded33,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 AKY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 33,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,020 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 32,475 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,606 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,775 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 28,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,763 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,213 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,973 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 13,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 12,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 91,645 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 7,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 2,818 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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GK03 AKY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK03 AKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK03 AKY registered?

GK03 AKY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is GK03 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK03 AKY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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