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K453 FJV

1993 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

18,044 mi
Last recorded18,044 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 FJV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 18,044 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 18,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 18,044 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 18,038 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 28,618 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 27,060 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 24,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 24,819 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 24,819 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 24,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,740 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 24,740 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,210 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 13,210 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 13,151 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 13,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 12,647 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 12,604 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 18,533 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125E?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 17
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K453 FJV is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) PX125E fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K453 FJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 33 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K453 FJV registered?

K453 FJV is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K453 FJV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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