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LF03 SZV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

18,516 mi
Last recorded18,516 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 SZV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 18,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 18,338 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 17,600 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 16,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 16,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 16,593 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 15,803 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 12,559 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 12,559 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,901 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,078 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 8,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 7,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 6,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 3,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 1,135 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 SZV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SZV, 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 SZV registered?

LF03 SZV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LF03 SZV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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