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GX53 MDZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,474 mi
Last recorded27,474 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 MDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,474 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 27,474 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 27,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,789 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 21,786 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,501 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,045 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 16,045 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,563 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,830 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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GX53 MDZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX53 MDZ, 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 GX53 MDZ registered?

GX53 MDZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is GX53 MDZ safe to buy?

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