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LF03 ZFX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,524 mi
Last recorded18,524 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 ZFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,524 miles

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

rear brake level no reserve travel

Fail 30 Jul 2015 18,524 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

rear brake level no reserve travel

Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,524 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 18,524 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 13,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 12,593 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,884 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,430 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 9,714 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 9,714 miles

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 ZFX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

LF03 ZFX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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