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GK03 ALU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,105 mi
Last recorded19,105 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 ALU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 19,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 17,774 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 17,033 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 17,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 16,547 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bushes on trailing link (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 16,528 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bushes on trailing link (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 14,976 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 14,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 14,036 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 14,036 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear tyre less than 10 PSI on presentation. Inflated to 30 PSI for tester safety.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 10,313 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,463 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 6,312 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 6,312 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))

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,786 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 ALU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK03 ALU, 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 GK03 ALU registered?

GK03 ALU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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