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LB52 SUO

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,710 mi
Last recorded12,710 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 SUO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 12,710 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 12,619 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 12,606 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2022 12,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 11,919 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 11,325 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 9,413 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 7,765 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 7,765 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 7,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 5,798 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 4,028 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 4,028 miles

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

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 SUO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

LB52 SUO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is LB52 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 SUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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