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LF03 MMA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,031 mi
Last recorded7,031 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 MMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 7,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 6,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 6,706 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 6,255 miles

Front Tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 5,894 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 5,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 5,053 miles

Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 4,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 4,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 4,584 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 4,584 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 4,530 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 4,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 4,416 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 3,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 2,192 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 MMA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MMA, 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 MMA registered?

LF03 MMA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LF03 MMA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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