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KE03 HFJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,319 mi
Last recorded27,319 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 HFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 27,319 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 27,319 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,305 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 22,949 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 22,949 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,871 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 13,689 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 13,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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 HFJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

KE03 HFJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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