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LF03 XKW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,143 mi
Last recorded17,143 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XKW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,143 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 17,089 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 8,037 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 8,037 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 5,170 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 5,170 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Centre Rear Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 4,129 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 XKW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XKW, 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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LF03 XKW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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