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KE53 MGZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,791 mi
Last recorded17,791 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 20019,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 MGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa GT 200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 17,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,786 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 17,786 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 17,670 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 16,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,389 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,397 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,397 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 7,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 5,006 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 5,006 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 3,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 1,474 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 7,832 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 6,548 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 6,548 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa GT 200?

Based on 4,440 MOT tests across 435 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,491
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
435
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 143
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 46
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 38
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
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KE53 MGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 19,391 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 GT 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE53 MGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa GT 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa GT 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE53 MGZ registered?

KE53 MGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa GT 200, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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