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LE03 TBU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,202 mi
Last recorded36,202 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 TBU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,202 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 36,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 24,214 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,229 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,965 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,286 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,029 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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LE03 TBU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LE03 TBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE03 TBU registered?

LE03 TBU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is LE03 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 TBU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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