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HV52 PHU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

17,391 mi
Last recorded17,391 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 PHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 17,391 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,760 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 16,760 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 15,716 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 14,931 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 12,571 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 May 2016 12,571 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 9,703 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 9,696 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 6,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 6,424 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 6,217 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 6,027 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 6,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,990 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 4,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 3,484 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 3,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear 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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HV52 PHU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HV52 PHU, 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 HV52 PHU registered?

HV52 PHU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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