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LF03 PWV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,161 mi
Last recorded16,161 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 PWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,161 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 16,161 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 15,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,255 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,172 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 14,172 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,537 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,439 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Jul 2006 7,462 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 PWV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

LF03 PWV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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