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LG52 VUF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,389 mi
Last recorded11,389 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 VUF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,389 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 7,359 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,285 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 4,285 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,280 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 4,280 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 2,754 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 2,754 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Offside Outer Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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 VUF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUF, 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 LG52 VUF?

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What year was LG52 VUF registered?

LG52 VUF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is LG52 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 VUF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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