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LF53 NMV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,616 mi
Last recorded23,616 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 NMV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,616 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,240 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 22,193 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 17,318 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 17,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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LF53 NMV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF53 NMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF53 NMV?

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What year was LF53 NMV registered?

LF53 NMV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LF53 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 NMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF53 NMV have outstanding finance?

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