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LF03 VDA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VDA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 38,915 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 38,773 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 38,691 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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Pass 2 Aug 2022 38,148 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,098 miles

Lower Sidecar structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,987 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,556 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,932 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,490 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,991 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,395 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,759 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 11,272 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 10,294 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

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 VDA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

LF03 VDA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LF03 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 VDA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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