CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY03 EZH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,368 mi
Last recorded38,368 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 EZH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 38,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 36,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 31,349 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 31,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 26,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 18,387 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 18,387 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 15,506 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 May 2009 9,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 4,333 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 2,735 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 2,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY03 EZH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY03 EZH, 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

How do I check the history of HY03 EZH?

You can check the full history of HY03 EZH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY03 EZH registered?

HY03 EZH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is HY03 EZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY03 EZH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY03 EZH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY03 EZH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.