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LF03 BOV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

10,035 mi
Last recorded10,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BOV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,035 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 7,185 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 7,185 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 4,522 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 4,498 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 3,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,336 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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LF03 BOV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

LF03 BOV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is LF03 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 BOV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF03 BOV have outstanding finance?

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