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KN03 EKT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,080 mi
Last recorded20,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 EKT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 20,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 20,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 20,080 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,080 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,080 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,080 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 18,374 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 16,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,101 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,276 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 14,276 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 12,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,144 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 5,745 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 28 May 2009 5,745 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 2 May 2008 4,199 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,372 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 2,753 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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KN03 EKT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN03 EKT, 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 KN03 EKT registered?

KN03 EKT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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