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LF03 SZE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,599 mi
Last recorded44,599 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 SZE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 44,599 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 44,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 43,589 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 42,638 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,897 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 40,252 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 40,252 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,771 miles

Front Fender

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 38,283 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 38,276 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 37,576 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 36,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 36,223 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 32,992 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,809 miles

rear brake slightly soft at lever

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 25,359 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 25,359 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 SZE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

LF03 SZE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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