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HW53 FON

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,448 mi
Last recorded5,448 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FON
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 5,448 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 5,320 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 5,320 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2012 4,142 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 2,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 1,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 1,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 952 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 617 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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HW53 FON is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc 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 HW53 FON, 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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How do I check the history of HW53 FON?

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What year was HW53 FON registered?

HW53 FON is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is HW53 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 FON 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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