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HX53 NPG

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,807 mi
Last recorded7,807 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 NPG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 7,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 7,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 7,369 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 7,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 6,853 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 6,522 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 6,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 6,287 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 6,278 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 6,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 5,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,395 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 3,257 miles

centre stand return operation sticking

Fail 23 Nov 2010 3,257 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

centre stand return operation sticking

Pass 27 Nov 2009 2,822 miles

rear brake lever operation stiff

Fail 27 Nov 2009 2,822 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

rear brake lever operation stiff

Pass 28 Nov 2008 2,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 1,957 miles

seat lock mechanism inoperative

Fail 20 Nov 2007 1,957 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

seat lock mechanism inoperative

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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HX53 NPG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HX53 NPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 NPG registered?

HX53 NPG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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