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HF53 KXA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,305 mi
Last recorded15,305 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 15,305 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake slightly long travel

Rear wheel corroded close to valve

Fail 1 Jun 2021 15,305 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake slightly long travel

Rear wheel corroded close to valve

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 15,217 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 15,208 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated HOLE IN SILENCER (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 22 Apr 2017 15,046 miles

REAR SPRING CORODED

Pass 5 Mar 2016 14,945 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering front mudguard slightly loose (2.1.2e)

Rear one rear light bulb of a total of 8 innop

center stand slightly stiff in operation

Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,431 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 19,429 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,274 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 9,991 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,421 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,301 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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HF53 KXA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 HF53 KXA, 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 HF53 KXA registered?

HF53 KXA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is HF53 KXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 KXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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