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KO03 EOU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Pink Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,862 mi
Last recorded29,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 EOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,862 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

under section of the frame has been repaired

Fail 29 Jun 2012 29,862 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,775 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 24,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,380 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 21,358 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,870 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 13,877 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,093 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 10,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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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KO03 EOU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Pink with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KO03 EOU, 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 KO03 EOU registered?

KO03 EOU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is KO03 EOU safe to buy?

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