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KE03 HAX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

11,466 mi
Last recorded11,466 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 HAX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 11,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 11,377 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 11,374 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low not working as per switch (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 11,259 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 11,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 10,831 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 10,617 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 10,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,977 miles

Unable to check front brakepads due to centralised position.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 9,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 9,605 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,335 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 9,335 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 8,977 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 8,977 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,284 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 8,284 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2010 7,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,281 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 6,230 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,230 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 5 Mar 2007 4,807 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 2,877 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 2,877 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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KE03 HAX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KE03 HAX, 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 KE03 HAX registered?

KE03 HAX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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