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HX53 OBN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,113 mi
Last recorded44,113 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OBN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 44,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 42,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 39,757 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 37,759 miles

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2017 37,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,248 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,863 miles

Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2014 31,941 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,096 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,602 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 14,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 13,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 11,532 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 11,532 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 May 2007 9,493 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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HX53 OBN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBN, 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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HX53 OBN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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