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HF03 HZM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,360 mi
Last recorded31,360 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HZM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,360 miles

Central Front Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear view mirror loose.

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,688 miles

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 29,135 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,524 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 19,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 5,828 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 HZM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HZM, 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 HZM registered?

HF03 HZM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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