MOT Status
ValidMileage
13,858 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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