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LB52 SNZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,815 mi
Last recorded28,815 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SNZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,815 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,815 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 27,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front shock damp

no direction of rotation on front tyre

number plate poor

wear noted on front disc

Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,040 miles

front shock damp

no direction of rotation on front tyre

number plate poor

wear noted on front disc

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,343 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 25,343 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,585 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,766 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,762 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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LB52 SNZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB52 SNZ, 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 LB52 SNZ registered?

LB52 SNZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is LB52 SNZ safe to buy?

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