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LF03 PHV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,176 mi
Last recorded11,176 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 PHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 11,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 9,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 9,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front seat mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 9,364 miles

Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front seat mounting bracket corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 9,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 9,334 miles

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 8,459 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 8,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 7,674 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 7,674 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,362 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 6,362 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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 PHV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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