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KF52 YCJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,152 mi
Last recorded37,152 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 YCJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 37,152 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,393 miles

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 33,393 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,999 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 28,977 miles

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

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))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,360 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,300 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 18,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,304 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 15,059 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 13,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 10,318 miles

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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KF52 YCJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KF52 YCJ, 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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KF52 YCJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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