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LJ03 KKS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,669 mi
Last recorded21,669 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KKS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 21,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 16,074 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 16,027 miles

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2024 13,128 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 13,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,399 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 May 2017 13,399 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 13,399 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 13,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,399 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 13,399 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 13,399 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 13,399 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,998 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 12,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,997 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 12,997 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 12,997 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,997 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,997 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 12,997 miles

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,997 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 KKS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LJ03 KKS, 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 KKS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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