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LG52 PVT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,411 mi
Last recorded19,411 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 PVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 19,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 19,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 19,411 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 29 Jan 2016 19,411 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2015 19,411 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,179 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 19,177 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 14,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,665 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 8,156 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 6,018 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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LG52 PVT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LG52 PVT, 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 LG52 PVT registered?

LG52 PVT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is LG52 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 PVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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