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LJ03 FVN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

12,110 mi
Last recorded12,110 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 FVN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 12,110 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 12,110 miles

Rear Road spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 10,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 10,008 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 9,484 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 9,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 9,454 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 9,435 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,364 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 9,364 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,641 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 7,235 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 7,235 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,235 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 7,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 7,235 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 7,235 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 6,680 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 6,680 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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LJ03 FVN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ03 FVN, 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

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What year was LJ03 FVN registered?

LJ03 FVN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 FVN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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