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HF53 FVK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,080 mi
Last recorded42,080 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FVK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 36,216 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 36,216 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 32,861 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 30,361 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,678 miles

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

Nearside of Rear Tyre unevenly worn.

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,218 miles

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

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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HF53 FVK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc 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 HF53 FVK, 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 HF53 FVK registered?

HF53 FVK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is HF53 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 FVK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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