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HX03 MJF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,315 mi
Last recorded19,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 MJF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 19,315 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 19,312 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 11,648 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,643 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,554 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 11,554 miles

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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HX03 MJF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HX03 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

HX03 MJF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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