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HX53 HRN

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,235 mi
Last recorded42,235 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 HRN
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,235 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 42,233 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,222 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 41,649 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 41,649 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,551 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 41,551 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 41,548 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,548 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 37,784 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 37,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 30,194 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 30,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2013 28,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,529 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,480 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 15,343 miles

High beam warning lamp opperates incorrectly

Fail 5 Nov 2008 15,319 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

High beam warning lamp opperates incorrectly

Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,182 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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HX53 HRN is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 HRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX53 HRN is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 24 September 2003.

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