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HX03 VSZ

2003 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

25,881 mi
Last recorded25,881 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio ET28,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VSZ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 25,881 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 25,881 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 25,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 25,870 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 25,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 25,829 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,817 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 25,743 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake lever deformed

Fail 13 Mar 2020 25,743 miles

Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front brake lever deformed

Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,622 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 25,619 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

light aim not tested

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,520 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

on lower limit

Fail 20 Apr 2017 25,520 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low temporary repair at time of test (1.6)

on lower limit

Pass 9 Feb 2015 25,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 23,714 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,940 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,909 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 14,238 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 14,238 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 12,642 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 10,131 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 10,131 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 May 2007 6,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 2,605 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 2,605 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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HX03 VSZ is a 2003 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 8,172 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 ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 VSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX03 VSZ registered?

HX03 VSZ is a 2003 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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