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HX03 MKK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,613 mi
Last recorded27,613 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 MKK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,613 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 27,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,548 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 26,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 26,520 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 25,889 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,889 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,126 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,730 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 23,744 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 23,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,920 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,998 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 MKK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MKK, 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 MKK registered?

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

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