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LJ03 KLP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,475 mi
Last recorded11,475 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 KLP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 11,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,788 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 8,788 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,788 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 8,788 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2008 8,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,788 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 10,665 miles

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 KLP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KLP, 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 LJ03 KLP registered?

LJ03 KLP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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