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KX03 HRJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,659 mi
Last recorded37,659 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 HRJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 37,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 30,215 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 22,280 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 22,280 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 15,273 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 12,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 11,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 9,098 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 7,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 7,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 6,245 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 6,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 6,110 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 5,863 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 5,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,580 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 4,580 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,258 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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KX03 HRJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX03 HRJ, 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 KX03 HRJ registered?

KX03 HRJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is KX03 HRJ safe to buy?

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