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HF03 HZK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

10,974 mi
Last recorded10,974 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HZK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 10,974 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 10,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 10,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 10,546 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 10,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 10,315 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 10,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 9,755 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 9,755 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 9,415 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 9,189 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Apr 2016 8,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 8,163 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 8,163 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 6,696 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 6,039 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,996 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 3,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 2,422 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 476 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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HF03 HZK 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 90.5%.

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 HF03 HZK, 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 HF03 HZK registered?

HF03 HZK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is HF03 HZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 HZK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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