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HF03 OKB

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,328 mi
Last recorded40,328 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 OKB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 40,328 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 40,236 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 40,112 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 40,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,431 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 39,177 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,200 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 37,062 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,094 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 32,094 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,120 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,784 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,584 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 OKB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

HF03 OKB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is HF03 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 OKB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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