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GX03 VKS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,898 mi
Last recorded15,898 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VKS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 13,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 10,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 5,226 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008
Pass 22 May 2007 1,540 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 523 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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GX03 VKS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX03 VKS, 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 GX03 VKS registered?

GX03 VKS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GX03 VKS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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