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HX53 OBV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,585 mi
Last recorded7,585 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 OBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 7,585 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 5,104 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 5,104 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Registration plate obscured by l plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 1,478 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 1,478 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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 OBV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBV, 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 HX53 OBV registered?

HX53 OBV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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