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LJ03 KKN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,347 mi
Last recorded5,347 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 5,347 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 4,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 3,663 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 3,471 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 3,396 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 3,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 3,373 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 3,335 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 2,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear indicator lens has slight crack no white light showing

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 2,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 2,577 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 2,577 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 2,447 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 2,447 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 2,048 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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LJ03 KKN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KKN, 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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LJ03 KKN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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