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KN03 ENF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

19,540 mi
Last recorded19,540 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ENF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 19,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 16,495 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 35,911 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 32,605 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 32,605 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 32,124 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,721 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 30,650 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 9,025 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

rear tyre pressure low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 9,022 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2012 8,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,533 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 8,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,491 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 8,491 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 8,333 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 8,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 7,767 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 7,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 5,758 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 5,756 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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 ENF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ENF, 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 ENF registered?

KN03 ENF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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