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HF03 VNK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,312 mi
Last recorded11,312 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 VNK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,312 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 11,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 18 May 2012 8,369 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 6,061 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 4,062 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 2,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 244 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 244 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 2,585 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 VNK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF03 VNK registered?

HF03 VNK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is HF03 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 VNK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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