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KB52 MOD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,666 mi
Last recorded12,666 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB52 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 12,666 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 11,707 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 11,707 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 10,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 9,112 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 7,648 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 7,648 miles

Central Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 6,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 6,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 5,415 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 4,453 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 4,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 4,067 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 4,067 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,900 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,878 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 3,878 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 1,153 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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KB52 MOD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KB52 MOD, 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 KB52 MOD registered?

KB52 MOD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is KB52 MOD safe to buy?

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