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HX03 KBY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,187 mi
Last recorded24,187 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 24,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,672 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Frame (6.1.1a)

Front Front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 22,731 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,245 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 18,025 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 18,024 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 14,720 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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HX03 KBY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HX03 KBY, 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 HX03 KBY registered?

HX03 KBY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HX03 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 KBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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