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HF03 KFU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,006 mi
Last recorded24,006 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 KFU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,006 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,928 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 23,775 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 23,433 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 23,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 3,788 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 3,557 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 3,140 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned over to right (2.4 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 3,140 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear wheel nut split pin missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned over to right (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 3,086 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 3,061 miles

Front fender damaged.

Main frame under carraige rusting

previous evidence of possible Conamination of fuel on Left hand transmission case.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 2,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 2,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 2,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 2,451 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,886 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 1,886 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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 KFU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HF03 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

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

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