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LA52 UOM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,718 mi
Last recorded9,718 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 UOM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2022 9,718 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Road spring worn, but not excessively (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 9,496 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 7,520 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 5,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 4,473 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 2,780 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 1,367 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 1,267 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 1,195 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 1,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 999 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 716 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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LA52 UOM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA52 UOM, 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 LA52 UOM registered?

LA52 UOM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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