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HW53 FPD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,858 mi
Last recorded13,858 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FPD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 13,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 13,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 12,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 11,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 10,610 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 10,600 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2017 10,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 10,455 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 10,263 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 10,263 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 9,773 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 9,579 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 9,579 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,726 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 8,726 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,340 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

slight oil contamination around gearbox and rear brake back plate

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 FPD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW53 FPD, 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

How do I check the history of HW53 FPD?

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What year was HW53 FPD registered?

HW53 FPD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is HW53 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 FPD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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