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KE53 JUT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

31,318 mi
Last recorded31,318 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 JUT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 31,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,353 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 46,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,133 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 29,133 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,586 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,341 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,845 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 15,827 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,723 miles

Outer Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 27 Sep 2007 15,723 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Coolant hose retaining clip is loose

Outer Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 8 Sep 2007 15,393 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 15,226 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 23 Sep 2006 12,171 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 12,103 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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KE53 JUT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KE53 JUT, 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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KE53 JUT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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