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LF03 BLJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,507 mi
Last recorded26,507 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2020 26,507 miles

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure SEAT CATCH NOT FITTED (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 25,411 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm/engine mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre perished and split

Fail 16 Jan 2019 25,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm/engine mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyre perished and split

Pass 1 Dec 2017 22,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,322 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 22,322 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 20,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,700 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 16,506 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,506 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 15,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 12,713 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 12,713 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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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LF03 BLJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LF03 BLJ, 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 LF03 BLJ registered?

LF03 BLJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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