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HX03 MXP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

7,586 mi
Last recorded7,586 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 MXP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 7,586 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 7,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 6,963 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 6,500 miles

Central Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes weak, resulting in movement of rear wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 6,467 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes weak, resulting in movement of rear wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front front tyre is flat . requires inflating

Central Rear rear tyre very low pressure. requires inflating

Pass 1 Sep 2017 6,254 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (lower mounting bolt) (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headrace bearings slightly notchy.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 6,254 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded under floor. (6.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (lower mounting bolt) (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

headrace bearings slightly notchy.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 6,252 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded main body behind front mudguard. (6.1.1a)

slight notch in headrace bearing.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,085 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 6,047 miles

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 5,559 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 5,559 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 4,987 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,417 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 20 Aug 2012 4,417 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Aug 2011 3,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 3,211 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 MXP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc 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 HX03 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

HX03 MXP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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