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GX03 VLF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

25,130 mi
Last recorded25,130 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VLF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 25,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 24,706 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 24,336 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 22,837 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 22,837 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 21,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 20,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,846 miles

slight play in steering bearings

Fail 19 Apr 2017 18,846 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

slight play in steering bearings

Pass 18 May 2016 16,693 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 16,693 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,079 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 14,079 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,168 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 9,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,669 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,068 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,393 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 VLF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VLF, 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 GX03 VLF registered?

GX03 VLF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is GX03 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 VLF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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