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LB52 SPU

2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,673 mi
Last recorded23,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET49,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SPU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 23,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 23,672 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 22,717 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 20,931 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 20,931 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2021 20,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 20,304 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 20,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 18,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 16,369 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 11,917 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 11,823 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,399 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,974 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 9,215 miles

Rear tyre very slightly deformed

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LB52 SPU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 SPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB52 SPU registered?

LB52 SPU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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