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LF03 PWJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,952 mi
Last recorded52,952 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 PWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 52,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,322 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 38,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 38,019 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 26,263 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 26,263 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 23,919 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,768 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 23,596 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,693 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,364 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 PWJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PWJ, 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 PWJ registered?

LF03 PWJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2003.

Is LF03 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 PWJ shows 14 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.

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